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Ludwig Fulda
1862–1939
A major voice in German theater around the turn of the 20th century, this playwright and poet mixed wit, social concern, and a feel for the stage. His life was shaped by both literary success and the devastating pressures of Nazi persecution.
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Aladdin und die Wunderlampe Tausend und einer Nacht nacherzaehlt
by Ludwig Fulda
About the author
Born in Frankfurt am Main in 1862, Ludwig Fulda studied German philology and philosophy before building a career as a playwright, poet, and translator. He became known for works that brought literary polish together with a lively sense of performance, helping him reach a wide audience in German-speaking theater.
Fulda was also active in public literary life. He was associated with leading cultural institutions of his time and served as the first president of the German PEN organization, reflecting his standing among writers as well as his commitment to literature's role in society.
Because he was Jewish, his work was banned after the Nazis came to power in 1933. He died in Berlin in 1939, after years in which persecution and exclusion overshadowed the later part of his life.