Hennings, Emmy (1885–1948)

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Hennings, Emmy (1885–1948)

German poet and actress. Born 1885 in Germany; died 1948; m. Hugo Ball (died 1927).

Traveled with itinerant theater group and often did poetic recitals; joined cabaret Simplicissimus in Munich; later participated in Dada movement in Zurich; published collection of poems Die letzte Freude (1913); also edited work of husband and wrote fairytales, legends, and autobiographies.

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