“The point of departure for my creation was not primarily the destiny of the sixteen Carmelites of Compiègne but the figure of the young Blanche. In a historic sense she never lived, but she received the breath of life from my internal spirit, and she cannot be detached from the origin, which is hers. Born in the profound horror of a time darkened by the signs of destiny, this figure arose before me in some way as the embodiment of the mortal agony of an era going totally to its ruin.”
Quote by Gertrud von Le Fort
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Gertrud von Le Fort
German writer known for her novels and plays that often explore moral and religious themes. Her works are highly regarded by readers. more
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