Heinz Pototschnig

Heinrich "Heinz" Pototschnig (June 30, 1923 – April 11, 1995) was an Austrian physician and writer.

Early life, education and career Pototschnig was born in Graz. After World War II and after he graduated in medicine, he moved to Carinthia, where he practised in Villach and started writing. His works include narratives, essays, lyric poetry and radio plays.

In 1962, he became editor of Der Bogen, which was edited by Hans Leb before.

In 1977, he participated in the first edition of the Ingeborg Bachmann Competition, Klagenfurt.

Death Pototschnig died in Villach.

Honors Theodor Körner Prize, 1965 and 1971 Peter Rosegger Prize, 1969 Great golden decoration of Styria, 1984 Cultural award of Villach, 1994

Works Schatten schrägen ins Licht. Gedichte., 1961 (illustrated by Franz Schneeweiß) Nachtkupfer, 1962 (illustrated by Heinz Goll) Den Rest teilen die Sterne, 1963 Lotungen. Lyrische Legende für Stimmen., 1965 Die grünen Schnäbel - Zehn Geschichten über Kinder., 1970 Die Grenze, 1974 Die Wanderung, 1976 Der Sommer mit den Enten, 1977 Westdrift. Gedichte., 1990 Aus Spiegeln keine Wiederkehr, 1991 Sei Stein und allein, 1994 Nach dem Abschied, 1997