Gertrud von Le Fort

(1876–1971) Writer Germany

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Gertrud von Le Fort was a writer from Germany, best known for Der Papst aus dem Ghetto.

Quick Facts About Gertrud von Le Fort

Born: October 11, 1876
Died: November 1, 1971
Nationality: Germany
Profession: Writer
Notable works: Der Papst aus dem Ghetto

About Gertrud von Le Fort

Baroness Gertrud von Le Fort was a German writer.

Awards & Honors

Bavarian Order of Merit Gottfried-Keller-Preis Literary Prize of the State Capital of Munich Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany honorary doctor of the University of Munich

Quotes by Gertrud von Le Fort

The point of departure for my creation was not primarily the destiny of the sixteen Carmelites of Compiègne but the figure of…

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Agony

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Not alone is the child born through the mother, but the mother also is born through the child.

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Birth

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“Who are you, world, that you should frighten me?”

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Symbols are the language of something invisible spoken in the visible world.

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The louder our world today is, the deeper God seems to remain in silence. Silence is the language of eternity; noise passes.

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