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Wilhelm Raabe

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Also known as Jakob Corvinus, W. Raabe, Jacob Corvinus

German writer (1831–1910)

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Wilhelm Karl Raabe (1831–1910) was a German writer, novelist, and painter. Born in Eschershausen, he held citizenship in the Duchy of Brunswick. His professional career began in 1856, with painting listed as a specific field of work. Raabe wrote in German and also used the pseudonym Jakob Corvinus.

He is the author of 151 works, including *Raabenweisheit*, *Die Kinder von Finkenrode*, *Die schwarze galeere, geschichtliche erzăhlung*, *Nach dem grossen Kriege*, and *Der Dräumling*. Raabe received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art. He died in Brunswick, where he was also buried.

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Person · Open Library

Born
1831
Died
1910
Works
151

Top works

  • Raabenweisheit
  • Die Kinder von Finkenrode
  • Die schwarze galeere, geschichtliche erzăhlung
  • Nach dem grossen Kriege
  • Der Dräumling

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
59
Total plays
418

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Works in European collections

5 objects attributed to Wilhelm Raabe, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Encyclopedic overview

Wilhelm Raabe (1911), by Wilhelm Immenkamp [de]

Wilhelm Raabe ( German pronunciation: [ˈvɪlhɛlm ˈʁaːbə] ; September 8, 1831 – November 15, 1910) was a German novelist. His early works were published under the pseudonym of Jakob Corvinus.

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