Bettina von Arnim
German author and composer
Born
April 4th, 1785
240 years ago
Died
January 20th, 1859
166 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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An author, illustrator, and composer active in the 19th century. Authored the notable work ‘Goethe's Correspondence with a Child’, which highlights correspondence with Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Contributed to the field of music through compositions and published works that showcased her talent as both a writer and a musician. Worked closely with prominent literary figures of the time and advocated for various intellectual causes, particularly in the realm of women's rights.
Authored 'Goethe's Correspondence with a Child'
Composed various musical pieces
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