Anton G. Leitner, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Anton G. Leitner

German writer

Date of Birth: 16-Jun-1961

Place of Birth: Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Profession: poet, publisher, literary critic

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Anton G.
Leitner (born June 16, 1961 in Munich, Germany) is a German writer and publisher. He has also gained a widespread reputation as an editor, reciter, and organizer of literary events.
Between 1980 and 2018, Leitner edited over 35 anthologies for major publishers in the German language, such as Artemis & Winkler, dtv, dtv/Hanser, Goldmann, and Reclam.
He is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of the poetry magazine DAS GEDICHT, which has been published annually since 1993. Although he specializes on poetry, Leitner is also the author of short stories, essays, as well as literary critique and reviews.
Additionally, he has published children's books and audiobooks.
He has been instrumental in raising public awareness for the art form since the early 80s and has concentrated his efforts on fostering a broad environment for poetry that crosses cultural and intergenerational boundaries.
In doing so, he has not shied away from controversy and critical public debate on the role of poetry within society.