Christoph Ransmeier — Austrian writer and essayist, known for his novels, in which historical events and fiction are combined. Born in 1954 in the city of Wels, Austria. Studied philosophy and ethnology at the University of Vienna. His literary work is distinguished by deep philosophical reflections, immersion in the past and experiments with genres. The most famous novel "The Last World" (1988) is based on a retelling of Roman mythology and the works of Ovid. Ransmeier's works have been translated into many languages and have gained recognition for their literary style and multifaceted content.