Bertha Katscher facts for kids
Bertha Katscher (born June 12, 1860 – died September 16, 1903) was an important writer from Slovakia and Hungary. She also used several pen names, like Ludwig Ungar and Ludmilla Kölle. She was known for her writing that promoted peace and helped animals.
Biography
Bertha Katscher was born in Trenčín, Slovakia, on June 12, 1860. She came from a wealthy Jewish family. Her aunt helped educate her. In 1881, she married her cousin, Leopold Katscher, who was also a writer and worked for peace.
At first, Bertha mainly focused on her home. But her husband encouraged her to start writing. She began by writing fairy tales for children. Soon, she started writing about bigger ideas. She strongly supported universal peace for everyone. She also wrote about ways to improve society and the economy. Bertha was also a strong voice against animal cruelty.
She wrote many articles for different newspapers and magazines. Some of these included the "Frankfurter Zeitung" and "Kölnische Zeitung." Her first book was called “Die Kunst ein Mensch zu Sein” (The Art of Being Human). She wrote it in 1887 with Edward John Hardy.
Bertha Katscher wrote several other books. These included “Weinachtsgeschichte” (Christmas Story) in 1890 and “Soldatenkinder” (Soldiers' Children) in 1897. “Soldatenkinder” was a story about universal peace. She also translated many English books into German. She translated works by famous writers like Stevenson.
Her niece, Rosika Schwimmer, also became a well-known activist. Rosika was a feminist and worked for peace, just like Bertha. Bertha Katscher passed away in Budapest in 1903.
See also
In Spanish: Bertha Katscher para niños
