Perkonig, Josef Friedrich#
b. Ferlach (Carinthia), Aug. 3, 1890, d. Klagenfurt (Carinthia), Feb. 8, 1959, narrative writer, dramatist, author of radio and TV plays, film producer. Teacher at the teacher training college in Klagenfurt. In his novels he describes mainly people and landscapes of the Austrian - Slovenian border area. Austrian State Prize 1935.
Works#
Novels: Die stillen Koenigreiche, 1917; Bergsegen, 1928 (Auf dem Berge leben, 1935); Mensch wie du und ich, 1932; Nikolaus Tschinderle, Raeuberhauptmann, 1936; Patrioten, 1950; Ev und Christopher, 1952. - Autobiography: Im Morgenlicht, 1948. - Novellas, essays, translations from Slovenian. - Edition: Ausgewaehlte Werke, 8 vols., 1965-1968.