Stramm's radically experimental verse and his major influence on all subsequent German poetry has caused him to be compared to Ezra Pound, Guillaume Apollinaire, James Joyce, and T.S. …

Stramm was killed during an attack in the Rokitno Swamps, Gorodenka, Russia, on September 1, 1915. After Stramm’s death, Walden continued the task of publishing his work.

A reservist in the German army, Stramm was called to active duty when the First World War broke out. In January 1915 he was awarded the Iron Cross (Second Class) for service in France: he …

August Stramm (1874-1915) was a civil servant and reserve officer with a predilection for experimental poetry. He was an enthusiastic supporter of war and saw the violence of war as …

Jun 18, 2025 · Stramm’s poetry is known for its compact, often jarring form. He is most famous for his association with Expressionism, a movement that became more prominent in the early …

Despite his brief life, Stramm’s legacy has endured. His poetry broke away from traditional forms, capturing the disjointed and alienating experiences of early 20th-century life and war.

A reserve officer in the Imperial German Army, Stramm was called up to active service at the outbreak of World War I and was killed in action on the Eastern Front.