Courths-Mahler, Hedwig (1867–1950)
Courths-Mahler, Hedwig (1867–1950)
German novelist. Name variations: Hedwig Mahler. Born Hedwig Mahler, Feb 18, 1867; died Nov 26, 1950; illeg. dau. of Ernst Schmidt and Henriette Mahler; m. Fritz Courths; children: 2.
Most widely read German novelist of the 20th century, often wrote about heroines who marry wealthy men to achieve happiness; published over 200 works, including Scheinehe (1905), Ich lasse Dich nicht (1912) and Es geht hinauf (1914).
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