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Caroline von Briest

German Romantic-era writer

Died when: 57 years 286 days (693 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

Caroline von Briest

Caroline Philippine von Briest (better known as Caroline de la Motte Fouqué; 7 October 1773 – 20 July 1831) was one of the most prolific women writers of the Romantic period.

She wrote novels, short stories, fairy tales, as well as essays, on Greek mythology, on the history of fashion, and travelogues.

Considered to be one of the most accomplished women of Germany of her time, her numerous works gained her a high degree of celebrity.


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