Caja Rude facts for kids

Caja Rude (born Løvgreen) was a well-known Danish writer and journalist who lived from 1884 to 1949. She wrote many stories and books, especially for young women. Caja was a strong supporter of women's rights. She believed it was very important for girls and women to get a good education. This would help them become independent and find jobs. She often wrote about women's issues for a newspaper called Social-Democraten. Her most famous book, Kammerat Tinka (1938), talked about how important education was for women. It also discussed understanding different social groups and building a strong community for working people.

Her Life Story

Caja Løvgreen was born in Frederiksberg, a part of Copenhagen, on July 11, 1884. Her father was a stationmaster, and she was one of eight children. In July 1907, she married Lauritz Christian Rude, who worked as a factory foreman.

Early Life and Education

Caja had a tough childhood because her father left the family when she was only eight years old. She went to a Catholic school in Randers for a short time. However, she had to leave when she was ten. When she was 17, she moved to Copenhagen to work as a maid.

Even though she had to work, Caja really wanted to be a writer. She taught herself a lot and even spent some time at the Conservatory. This shows how determined she was to learn and grow.

Moving Around and Women's Rights

After she got married, Caja moved to different towns with her husband. They lived in Stege on the island of Møn, and then in Korsør in the west of Zealand.

While living in these towns, Caja became very involved in the Danish Women's Society. This group worked to improve life for women. She even led the local branch of the society for a while. This shows her strong belief in helping women.

Becoming a Writer and Journalist

After her marriage ended, Caja Rude started earning money as a cinema pianist. But more and more, she worked as a journalist. By 1915, she was writing regularly for newspapers.

She also wrote plays. In 1925, her play Som Kvinder var – som Kvinder er (As Women Were - As Women Are) was performed. Another play, Arvefjenden (The Hereditary Enemy), was staged in 1926. Her first book, a collection of short stories called Skyggebilleder (Shadow Portraits), came out in 1929. These stories showed the lives of people who were struggling in society.

Caja Rude passed away in Copenhagen on November 10, 1949. She is buried in the Assistens Cemetery.