Grillparzers Samtliche Werke German language antique books , author Franz Grillparzer, Stuttgart, c. 1887. Selected by scholars as being culturally important, Leather and gilt hand back books grouped in a box. Each book measures 7.25 x 5.25 in. Leather dryness and flaking to exterior spines. German Stories, German Literature, German Language books, antique 19th Century German books, c. 1887 Grillparzers Samtliche Werke in Sechzehn Baunde 8 volumes, Printed in Germany Antique books, Library decor and accessories, antique genuine leather books, Franz Grillparzer biography, Franz Grillparzer Sämtliche Werke, erste Abteilung, achter und neunter Band, Scholarly literature, Austrian National Poet, Poetry, 3 cs Franz Seraphicus Grillparzer was an Austrian writer who emerged primarily as a playwright. Because of the identity-creating use of his works, especially after 1945, he is also referred to as the Austrian national poet.