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Rahel Varnhagen
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1771–1833 · German writer

Also known as: Rahel Varnhagen von Ense, Friedericke Antonie Varnhagen von Ense, Rahel, Rahel Levin, Rahel Levin Varnhagen, Rahel Robert

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Known works

  • Rahel: Ein Buch des Andenkens für ihre Freunde:(als Handschrift.) (1834)
  • Aus Rahel's Herzensleben, Briefe und Tagebuchblätter
  • Briefe an eine Freundin
  • Ich will noch leben, wenn man's liest
  • Aus Rahel's Herzensleben