Mike Markart (born 25 August 1961) is an Austrian writer, including and playwright.
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He was awarded the Würth Literaturpreis in 2001 for his radio drama Magritte.
Mike Markart (born 25 August 1961) is an Austrian writer, including and playwright.
He was awarded the Würth Literaturpreis in 2001 for his radio drama Magritte.
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