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Hans Arnold
1850–1927
Known to many readers by the pen name Hans Arnold, this German writer built a lively reputation with short stories, comedies, and farces that captured everyday social life with wit and sharp observation.
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About the author
Born as Clara Bertha Friederike von Bülow on September 30, 1850, in Warmbrunn, she published under the name Hans Arnold and is better known today as Babette von Bülow. She was a German author whose work included short stories, comedies, and farces.
Her fiction and plays appeared in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and her writing is often remembered for its light touch, humor, and interest in social manners. The fact that she chose a male pen name also places her among the many women writers of her era who navigated a literary world shaped by strong expectations about gender.
She died on March 8, 1927. For listeners exploring older German literature, her work offers a mix of wit, character-driven storytelling, and a window into the tastes of her time.