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Gerda Weissmann Klein
Gerda Weissmann Klein

Gerda Weissmann Klein is a renowned writer, born on May 8, 1924. Her works primarily revolve around her personal experiences and the events of World War II. more

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“When the poet's sentiments are overly visible, the audience may become uncomfortable. Japanese ritual is the opposite. By writing simply and only about what is there, the audience is drawn into the poet's world. Their imagination is stimulated, and a silent connection is established. I believe this is where the most important aspect of the Japanese sense of beauty lies.”