This year marks the 100th anniversary of Friederike Mayröcker, one of Austria’s most celebrated poets.

Known for her unique blend of prose and poetry, Mayröcker transformed everyday experiences into vivid, sensory-rich language.

Her chaotic yet purposeful writing process turned her Vienna apartment into a mythic space, filled with books and notes labeled "wild material.

" Mayröcker’s work was deeply personal, drawing from childhood memories and life’s hardships, yet it also reached for the transcendent.

Her partnership with fellow poet Ernst Jandl highlighted her belief in the power of creativity to rise above life’s challenges.

Even in her later years, her writing grew more youthful and experimental, capturing the essence of life with unparalleled intensity.

Her legacy endures as a beacon for poets and dreamers, reminding us to see the world with fresh, euphoric eyes.