Figura dominante entre os escritores alemães da época. Nobel pelo seu "tribute to the consummate artistry, permeated with idealism, which he has demonstrated during his long productive career as a lyric poet, dramatist, novelist and writer of world-renowned short stories."
Nobel Nasceu a 15 Março 1830 (Berlim)
Morreu em 02 Abril 1914 (Munique)