Margarete Böhme

German novelist, author of 'Die Weber'

Margarete Böhme - German novelist, author of 'Die Weber'
Born

May 8th, 1867
157 years ago

Died

1939
86 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

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Born in 1867, this German novelist wrote mainly about the experiences of women in society and focused on social themes. The literary career began with early publications, but the significant breakthrough came with the novel 'Die Weber', which explored the lives of weavers in Germany. The author's works often incorporated intricate storytelling with strong character development, reflecting the challenging circumstances faced by women during her time. Böhme's writing contributed to the discourse on women's rights and social justice in the late 19th century, and she remains an essential figure in German literature.

Authored the novel 'Die Weber'

Explored themes of women's rights and social justice

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