Ingeborg Bachmann was an Austrian poet, novelist, and playwright, born on June 25, 1926, in Klagenfurt, Austria. She is known for her profound and innovative literary works that explore themes of identity, love, and existentialism. Bachmann's writing often reflects her experiences during and after World War II, and she is considered one of the most important German-language authors of the 20th century. Bachmann's notable works include the poetry collection The Songs of the Dead and the novel Malina. She was associated with the Vienna Group, a collective of writers and artists that influenced post-war literature. Bachmann's contributions to literature earned her several awards, including the Georg Büchner Prize. She passed away on October 17, 1973, in Rome, Italy.