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Rosalie Koch
1811–1880
A 19th-century German educator and children's writer, she created stories, poems, and moral tales for young readers, especially girls. Her work also drew on Silesian folklore, including retellings of the Rübezahl legends.
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About the author
Born on March 1, 1811, in Haynau, Silesia, Rosalie Koch became known as both an educator and a writer for children and young people. She later died on August 26, 1880, in Jauer.
Koch published many books for a young audience, with a strong focus on girls' reading. Her work included stories, poems, fables, and religious or moral tales, reflecting the values and teaching style of the 19th century.
She is also remembered for collecting and retelling folk material, especially in her work on the mountain spirit Rübezahl from the Silesian tradition. No confirmed portrait image was found from the sources reviewed.