Gertrud Kolmar
December 10, 1894 – January 1, 1943
Gertrud Kolmar is celebrated as one of the foremost German lyric poets. Her work is characterized by passionate integrity, a wide range of imagery, and formal variety. Critics have placed her in a very high literary position, acknowledging her mastery within the German lyrical canon and her distinctive voice that resonates throughout her oeuvre.
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