Bettina von Arnim

German author and composer

Bettina von Arnim - German author and composer
Born

April 4th, 1785
239 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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