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Koltz, Anise, 1928-2023

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1928 June 12 - 2023 March 1

Biographical note

Poet and translator Anise Koltz was born on June 12, 1928 in Eich, Luxembourg City. In 1962, she and her husband, René, launched the Mondorfer Dichtertage (Mondorf Poetry Days), which became one of the most prestigious literary events in continental Europe. Koltz wrote in French, German, and Luxembourgish. She also translated with works of other authors, including the Senegalese poet Léopold Sédar Senghor or the Belgian poet Andrée Sodenkamp. In 1996, Koltz founded the European Poetry Academy alongside the French poet Alain Bosquet. Koltz died on March 1, 2023.

Social Networks and Archival Context (SNAC) Identifier

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Koltz, Anise, 1992-2009

 File — Box 9: [Barcode: C0148360], Folder: 74-76
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Correspondence and collected materials from and about Deane's friends, colleagues, and associated organizations. Includes many drafts of literary work sent to Deane for comment, both in his personal capacity and as editor of Dedalus Press.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Contracts and personal financial documents are closed for 75 years from the date of creation for privacy concerns.

Audio and video recordings are not available for playback due to format impermanence and have not been reformatted. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest; if possible, reformatting will be scheduled.

Dates: 1992-2009

Koltz, Anise, published in At the Devil's Banquet, annotated typescript, 1998

 File — Shared_box 2591: [Barcode: C0148384], Folder: 6
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

Translations into English by Deane of poetry by other authors.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Contracts and personal financial documents are closed for 75 years from the date of creation for privacy concerns.

Audio and video recordings are not available for playback due to format impermanence and have not been reformatted. Please let Burns Library Public Services know of your specific interest; if possible, reformatting will be scheduled.

Dates: 1998