Jelena Dimitrijević

Serbian feminist writer and social worker

Jelena Dimitrijević - Serbian feminist writer and social worker
Born

March 27th, 1862
162 years ago

Died

1945
80 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Serbia

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Born in 1862, a Serbian short story writer, novelist, poet, and social worker. Actively engaged in feminist movements and traveled extensively, promoting educational opportunities for women. Wrote works exploring themes of gender and societal roles in her time. Contributed significantly to the cultural heritage of Serbia through her literary endeavors and advocacy.

Authored "The Riddle"

Wrote numerous essays on women's rights

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