Ludwig, Paula (1900–1974)

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Ludwig, Paula (1900–1974)

German poet. Born Jan 5, 1900, in Altendtadt, Germany; died Jan 27, 1974, in Darmstadt, Germany.

Worked as actress and painter's model; during war years and after, lived in exile in Brazil for 13 years (1940–53); had long relationship with poet Ivan Goll (who was then married to Claire Goll); wrote poems that often dealt with nature and women's experiences, especially mothers; writings include Die selige Spur (1932) and Dem dunklen Gott (1932).