Anna Elisabet Weirauch

German author and playwright

Anna Elisabet Weirauch - German author and playwright
Born

August 7th, 1887
138 years ago

Died

1970
55 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

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Born in 1887, a German author and playwright produced a body of work that included novels, plays, and essays. The storytelling often explored themes of identity and social issues. Work appeared in notable publications and theaters across Germany. In addition to literary pursuits, played a role in the cultural landscape of the Weimar Republic, engaging with contemporaries in the arts.

Authored the play 'Die Liebe der Drei Könige'

Contributed essays to literary magazines

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