List of the most popular authors from Austria, listed alphabetically with photos when available. For centuries authors have been among the world's most important people, helping chronicle history and keep us entertained with one of the earliest forms of storytelling. Whether they're known for fiction, non-fiction, poetry or even technical writing, the famous Austrian authors on this list have kept that tradition alive by writing renowned works that have been praised around the world. You can find useful information below about these notable Austrian writers, such as when they were born and where their place of birth was.
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This list answers the questions, "Which famous authors are from Austria?" and "Who are the best Austrian authors?"
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Wilhelm Reich
The Mass Psychology of Fascism, La psychologie de masse du fascismeBirthplace: Dobrianychi
Birthdate: 1897-03-24
Nationality: Austria, United States of America
Wilhelm Reich (; German: [ʁaɪç]; 24 March 1897 – 3 November 1957) was an Austrian doctor of... more3
Franz Schubert
Neue Schubert-Ausgabe, Ein Streifzug durch Leben und WerkBirthplace: Alsergrund, Vienna, Austria
Birthdate: 1797-01-31
Nationality: Austria
Franz Peter Schubert (German: [ˈfʁant͡s ˈpeːtɐ ˈʃuːbɐt]; 31 January 1797 – 19 November 1828)... more4
Franz Kafka
The Metamorphosis, The TrialBirthplace: Prague, Czech Republic
Birthdate: 1883-07-03
Nationality: Czechoslovakia, Austria-Hungary
Franz Kafka (3 July 1883 – 3 June 1924) was a German-speaking Bohemian novelist and... more5
Gustav Mahler
Gustav Mahler: Letters To His Wife, The Sealed Book of Daniel RevealedBirthplace: Kaliště, Czech Republic
Birthdate: 1860-07-07
Nationality: Austria-Hungary
Gustav Mahler (German: [ˈmaːlɐ]; 7 July 1860 – 18 May 1911) was an Austro-Bohemian... more6
Joseph Haydn
Creation an Oratorio Haydn, Piano Sonata in C Major: Hob 16:35Birthplace: Rohrau, Austria
Birthdate: 1732-03-31
Nationality: Austria
Franz Joseph Haydn (; German: [ˈfʁants ˈjoːzɛf ˈhaɪdn̩] (listen); 31 March 1732 – 31 May 1809)... more7
Rudolf Steiner
The gates of knowledge, Ways to a new style in architectureBirthplace: Donji Kraljevec, Croatia
Birthdate: 1861-02-27
Nationality: Austria
Rudolf Joseph Lorenz Steiner was an Austrian philosopher, social reformer, architect, and... more8
Max Fleischer
Betty Boop's Sunday bestBirthplace: Kraków, Poland
Birthdate: 1883-07-19
Nationality: United States of America, Austria-Hungary
Max Fleischer (born Majer Fleischer ; July 19, 1883 – September 25, 1972) was a... more9
Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach
Die unbesiegbare Macht, Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach--Dr. Josef BreuerBirthplace: Zdislavice, Czech Republic
Birthdate: 1830-09-13
Nationality: Austria
Baroness Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach (Czech: Marie von Ebner-Eschenbachová, German: Marie... more10
Ingeborg Bachmann
Die Fahre, Bibliothek SuhrkampBirthplace: Klagenfurt, Austria
Birthdate: 1926-06-25
Nationality: Austria
Ingeborg Bachmann (25 June 1926 – 17 October 1973) was an Austrian poet and author. ... more
11Karl Kordesch
Fuel cells and their applicationsBirthplace: Vienna, Austria
Birthdate: 1922-03-18
Nationality: Austria
Karl Kordesch (18 March 1922 – 12 January 2011) was an Austrian chemist and inventor, most... more12
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story, Arnold Education of a BodybuilderBirthplace: Thal, Austria
Birthdate: 1947-07-30
Nationality: Austria, United States of America
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (; German: [ˈaɐ̯nɔlt ˈʃvaɐ̯tsn̩ˌʔɛɡɐ]; born July 30, 1947) is an... more13
Peter Drucker
Concept of the Corporation, The Practice of Management: A Study of the Most Important Function in American SocietyBirthplace: Vienna, Austria
Birthdate: 1909-11-19
Nationality: Austria, United States of America
Peter Ferdinand Drucker (; German: [ˈdʀʊkɐ]; November 19, 1909 – November 11, 2005) was an... more14
Rainer Maria Rilke
Duino Elegies, Letters to a Young PoetBirthplace: Prague, Czech Republic
Birthdate: 1875-12-04
Nationality: Austria, Germany
Series Written: Sonnets to Orpheus
René Karl Wilhelm Johann Josef Maria Rilke (4 December 1875 – 29 December 1926), better known... more15
Sigmund Freud
The Interpretation of Dreams, The Ego and the IdBirthplace: Příbor, Czech Republic
Birthdate: 1856-05-06
Nationality: Austrian Empire, Austria
Series Written: The Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud, The Penguin Freud Library, Gesammelte Werke Sigmund Freud
Sigmund Freud ( FROYD; German: [ˈziːkmʊnt ˈfʁɔʏt]; born Sigismund Schlomo Freud; 6 May 1856 –... more16
Arnold Schoenberg
Twentieth-Century Piano Classics, Arnold Schoenberg correspondenceBirthplace: Leopoldstadt, Vienna, Austria
Birthdate: 1874-09-13
Nationality: Austria, United States of America
Arnold Schoenberg or Schönberg (, US also ; German: [ˈʃøːnbɛɐ̯k] (listen); 13 September 1874 –... more17
Christine Nöstlinger
Lollipop, Liebe TochterBirthplace: Vienna, Austria
Birthdate: 1936-10-13
Nationality: Austria
Christine Nöstlinger is an Austrian writer best known for children's books. For her career... more18
Max Brod
Franz Kafka, Tycho Brahe's Path to GodBirthplace: Prague, Czech Republic
Birthdate: 1884-05-27
Nationality: Austria, Israel
Max Brod (Hebrew: מקס ברוד; May 27, 1884 – December 20, 1968) was a German-speaking Jewish... more19
Richard Neutra
Richard Neutra, promise and fulfillmentBirthplace: Vienna, Austria
Birthdate: 1892-04-08
Nationality: Austria, United States of America
Richard Joseph Neutra was an American architect. Living and building for the majority of his... more20
Arthur Schnitzler
Dream Story, La RondeBirthplace: Leopoldstadt, Vienna, Austria
Birthdate: 1862-05-15
Nationality: Austria
Arthur Schnitzler (15 May 1862 – 21 October 1931) was an Austrian author and dramatist. ... more21
Martin Buber
Der Glaube der Propheten, Das Problem des MenschenBirthplace: Vienna, Austria
Birthdate: 1878-02-08
Nationality: Austria, Israel
Martin Buber (Hebrew: מרטין בּוּבֶּר; German: Martin Buber; Yiddish: מארטין בובער; February... more22
Franz Grillparzer
Hero and Leander, Thou shalt not lieBirthplace: Vienna, Austria
Birthdate: 1791-01-15
Nationality: Austria
Franz Seraphicus Grillparzer (15 January 1791 – 21 January 1872) was an Austrian writer who is... more23
Billy Wilder
Billy Wilder in Hollywood, Der Prinz of Wales geht auf UrlaubBirthplace: Europe, Poland, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Central Europe, Sucha County
Birthdate: 1906-06-22
Nationality: United States of America, Austria-Hungary
Billy Wilder (; German: [ˈvɪldɐ]; born Samuel Wilder, June 22, 1906 – March 27, 2002) was an... more24
Anton Bruckner
Bruckner: Symphony No.4, Te DeumBirthplace: Ansfelden, Austria
Birthdate: 1824-09-04
Nationality: Austria
Josef Anton Bruckner (German: [ˈantɔn ˈbʁʊknɐ] (listen); (1824-09-04)4 September 1824 –... more25
Thomas Bernhard
Extinction, The LoserBirthplace: Heerlen, Netherlands
Birthdate: 1931-02-09
Nationality: Austria
Nicolaas Thomas Bernhard (German: [ˈtoːmas ˈbɛɐ̯nhaɐ̯t]; 9 February 1931 – 12 February 1989)... more
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