Meinolf Finke
| Meinolf Finke | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 14, 1963 Arnsberg, Germany |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Writer and poet |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Website | Official website of Meinolf Finke (German) |
Meinolf Finke (born August 14, 1963 in Arnsberg) is a German writer and poet.[1]
Life and career
Meinolf Finke was born 1963 in Arnsberg (Westphalia). After obtaining the Abitur at Gymnasium Laurentianum Arnsberg, military service and a training as banker he started his studies of business economics at University of Bamberg in 1987, which he completed with the degree of a graduate in business administration. After that he went for local language studies to France an Italy. Since 1993 he has been working in the field of tax accountancy and auditing in the Rhineland.[2]
In addition to his professional activities in accountancy, Finke developed his talent in writing, preferebly poetry. He first published some of his poems in the anthology of poetry Die Jahreszeiten der Liebe. In March 2014 his first own book of poetry Zauberwelten in the series 100 Poems was published by Martin Werhand Verlag.[3] His second book of poetry followed in November 2015, entitled Lichtgestöber in the series 100 Sonnets by the same publisher. His next book in the series 50 Sonnets, entitled Goldregenzeit is currently being prepared.[4]
Meinolf Finke's poetry is characterized by a classical, predominantly romantic style, as he often writes traditional sonnets similar to those by August von Platen-Hallermünde.[5]
Meinolf Finke lives and works in Bonn.[6]
Publications (selection)
Books
- Zauberwelten. 100 Gedichte. Martin Werhand Verlag, Melsbach 2014, 142 p. ISBN 978-3-943910-03-2.
- Lichtgestöber. 100 Sonette. Martin Werhand Verlag, Melsbach 2015, 164 p. ISBN 978-3-943910-04-9.
Anthologies
- Die Jahreszeiten der Liebe. Anthology, Martin Werhand Verlag, Melsbach 2006, ISBN 3-9806390-4-5.[7]
External links
- Official website of Meinolf Finke (German)
- Literature by and about Meinolf Finke in the German National Library catalogue
- Meinolf Finke in: NRW Literatur im Netz (German)
- Meinolf Finke in: WorldCat
References
- ↑ Meinolf Finke. In: Kürschners Deutscher Literatur-Kalender 2014/2015: Band I: A-O. Band II: P-Z., Walter De Gruyter Incorporated, 2014, p. 258 ISBN 978-3-11-033720-4
- ↑ Biographical data of Meinolf Finke. in: Zauberwelten (100 Gedichte)., Martin Werhand Verlag, 2014, p. 123
- ↑ Zauberwelten., Martin Werhand Verlag, Melsbach, 2014, 135 pages
- ↑ Meinolf Finke. In: Martin Werhand Verlag., Projekte 2016
- ↑ Biographical data of Meinolf Finke. in: Lichtgestöber (100 Sonette)., Martin Werhand Verlag, 2015, p. 115
- ↑ Biographical details of Meinolf Finke. In: Lichtgestöber., Martin Werhand Verlag, 2015, S. 115
- ↑ Meinolf Finke. In: Die Jahreszeiten der Liebe., Martin Werhand Verlag, Melsbach, 2006