born 1964 in Vienna, studied German literature, philosophy, history and theater studies. She works as an essayist, literary critic and as a lecturer in the German department at the University of Vienna. She was a member of the jury for the Ingeborg Bachmann Prize from 2003-2009 and from 2011-2014. Daniela Strigl has received numerous awards and prizes for her work, including: Österreichischer Staatspreis für Literaturkritik (2001), Max Kade Essaypreis (2007), Alfred Kerr Preis (2013), Berliner Preis für Literaturkritik (2015). Most recent works include "Wahrscheinlich bin ich verrückt… Marlen Haushofer – die Biographie" (2009). Together with Evelyne Polt-Heinzl and Ulrike Tanzer she edited the four volume edition of Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach's oeuvre with Residenz Verlag (2014/2015).