Malwida von Meysenbug
Writer associated with German literature
Born
October 28th, 1816
209 years ago
Died
1903
122 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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Born in 1816, a prominent German writer contributed significantly to literature, focusing on themes of feminism and social criticism. Active in the 19th century, wrote essays and novels that addressed women's rights and societal issues. Friends with notable figures such as Heinrich Heine and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the era. Her major work included 'Das Geheimnis der Frauen' which explored the challenges faced by women in society. Engaged in cultural and literary circles, her writings influenced contemporaries and later generations.
Authored 'Das Geheimnis der Frauen'
Influenced feminist literature
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