Walter, Silja (1919–)
Walter, Silja (1919–)
Swiss nun, poet and playwright. Name variations: Sister Maria Hedwig. Born Cécile Walter, April 23, 1919, in Rickenbach, Switzerland.
Attended the seminary at Menzingen (1933–38); took Benedictine vows in the monastery of Fahr near Zurich (1949); became Sister Maria Hedwig and remained there for more than 50 years; works, characterized by religious themes, include Die ersten Gediche (1945), Der Tanz des Geshorsams oder die Strohmatte: Gedichte (1970), Die Feuertaube. Neue Gedichte fur meinen Bruder (1985), Feuerturm (1987), and Der Wolkenbaum (1992).
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