Christaller, Helene (1872–1953)

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Christaller, Helene (1872–1953)

German novelist and short-story writer. Born Jan 31, 1872, in Darmstadt, Germany; died May 24, 1953, in Tugenheim, Germany.

Wrote novels and stories about village life in the Black Forest which achieved popular success; writings include Frauen (1903), Schiffe im Sturm (1908), Das Gotteskind (1910), Das Geheimnis (1918), Berufung (1928), Der Menschenbruder (1931) and Die Brücke.

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