Dora Gabe | |
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Born | Dabovik, Bulgaria | 16 August 1888
Died | 16 November 1983 Sofia, Bulgaria | (aged 95)
Occupation | Poet |
Language | Bulgarian |
Nationality | Bulgarian |
Alma mater | Sofia University University of Grenoble University of Geneva |
Genre | Poetry |
Dora Petrova Gabe (in bulgarian: Дора Петрова Габе) (born Isidora Petrova Peysakh, 16 August 1888[1] – 16 November 1983) was а Bulgarian Jewish poet, writer and translator.[2] She published poetry for adults and children as well as travel books, short stories and essays. In her later years, she also did extensive work in translation.
She is widely regarded as one of the most famous women Bulgarian poets and is cherished by Bulgarians not only for her work but also for her deep respect for all the arts and her charitable spirit.