What is joachim ringelnatz?

Joachim Ringelnatz, whose real name was Hans Bötticher, was a German author, poet, and caricaturist born on August 7, 1883, in Wurzen, Germany. He was known for his humorous and satirical writing, absurd wordplay, and nonsensical poetry. Ringelnatz wrote about a broad range of topics, including love, nature, philosophy, and politics.

During World War I, Ringelnatz served in the German Navy as a signalman, but he was later discharged due to his weak health. After the war, he worked as a freelance writer and artist in Berlin, and he became a member of the Berlin Dada movement.

In 1920, Ringelnatz published his first book of poetry, "Kuttel Daddeldu," which was a critical and commercial success. He went on to publish over 20 books of poetry and prose, including "Allerdings," "Turngedichte," and "Flugzeuggedichte." Ringelnatz's work has been translated into several languages.

Ringelnatz suffered from alcoholism, and his health deteriorated in the 1930s. He died on November 17, 1934, in Berlin, at the age of 51. His legacy lives on, and he is widely regarded as one of the most original and influential German poets of the 20th century.