What is Dora Gabe birthday?

Dora Gabe was born at 1886-08-26

When was Dora Gabe died?

Dora Gabe was died at 1983-11-16

What is Dora Gabe nationalities?

Dora Gabe's nationalities is Bulgarian

Who is Dora Gabe spouses?

Dora Gabe's spouses is Boyan Penev

What was Dora Gabe universities?

Dora Gabe studied at Sofia University, University of Grenoble

Who is Dora Gabe's father?

Dora Gabe's father is Peter Gabe

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Dora Gabe's Personal Details

The eminent poetess is known for her translations as well as original works like ‘Spring’, which are still taught in Bulgaria

Information	Detail
Birthday	August 26, 1886
Died on	November 16, 1983
Nationality	Bulgarian
Famous	Writers, Poets
Spouses	Boyan Penev
Universities	Sofia University University of Grenoble
Birth Place	Dabovik
Gender	Female
Father	Peter Gabe
Sun Sign	Virgo
Born in	Dabovik
Famous as	Poet
Died at Age	97

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Who is Dora Gabe?

Dora Gabe was a renowned poetess from Bulgaria who wrote and translated for most of the 20th century. She was born to a journalist father and was given a strong foundation by him. She went to university to study Natural Sciences and, in consecutive years, travelled abroad where she learned to speak many languages. Starting at a young age, she was asked to translate many works by renowned authors and government officials alike. She carried these works along the way with her as she went on a grand tour of Europe, lecturing about Bulgarian literature and the political turmoil of the time. She also wrote many original pieces -- poetry was her main focus; she published works such as ‘Spring’ and ‘Don’t Come Near Me!’ which were received very well at the time. They have endured the test of time, still being read and studied in Bulgarian schools. She also wrote a lot for children, publishing books and editing a couple of magazines designed for schools. She teamed up with other authors in Europe and founded the Bulgarian PEN Club, which was aimed to improve creative communication during the difficult times of the world wars. She is still remembered for this and for serving as chairman of this organization. She also worked for the Bulgarian Embassy in Poland as their counselor for cultural affairs, a major position for a woman to hold during that time.

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Childhood & Early Life

Pavel Gabe was her father. He was a Jewish immigrant from Poland, but had the marked distinction of being the first Jewish man to be elected to Bulgaria’s Parliament, known as the Bulgarian Narodno Subraine.

Her father was not allowed to serve in Parliament, even though he was elected, so he began to pursue journalism seriously and became a prominent figure in the country. He encouraged her to take a keen interest in academics.

In 1904, she graduated from ‘Sofia University’ where she earned her degree in Natural Sciences. A year later, she started her trip where she would study French Philosophy in Switzerland and France for two years.

Career

In 1907, she returned to her home country and began her career teaching French in Dobrich, a city in Bulgaria.

In 1908, she published the first of her poems, called ‘Spring’ and ‘Violet’. Even today, ‘Spring’ is still widely taught in Bulgarian classrooms.

Beginning in 1912, and continuing until later in her life, she traveled to The United Kingdom, France, Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, and once more to Switzerland.

During this trip, in 1917, she began her work as a great translator, handling the works of Konopnicka, Wyspianski, Mickiewicz, and more. This work continued throughout the rest of her life.

In the 1920s and 1930s, she gave lectures about Bulgarian literature and the fate of Dobruja, a piece of land stuck between Romanian and Bulgarian ownership for hundreds of year. During Gabe’s time, the ‘Internal Dobrujan Revolutionary Organization’ had formed to keep the land for Bulgaria. Gabe spoke in favor of this group.

In 1921, she finished work on translating an anthology of Polish Poets which was made up of several volumes. Four years later, she was asked to edit ‘Biblioteka za nai-malkite (translated to ‘library for the youngest’) by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education.

In 1927, she was a founding member of the Bulgarian PEN Club, a united group of writers to promote creative communications. She served as chairman for many years.

It was during this time where Gabe was at the peak of writing. She published poetry for children and adults, reviews of theatre and literature, political essays, short stories and more. The majority was written between the years of 1920-1935. Among the most famous works are ‘Wait sun’, ‘The world is a secret’, and ‘Invisible eyes’.

In 1939, she was the editor for ‘Window,’ a children’s magazine. She held this position for five years.

In 1944, she moved to another children’s magazine, this time titled ‘Nightingale.’ She wrote many pieces for this publication.

For three years starting in 1947, she served as counselor for cultural affairs at the Bulgarian Embassy in Poland.

Major Works

She wrote many famous poems, such as ‘Spring’ and ‘Don’t Come Near Me!’ which are still taught in Bulgarian schools and read around the world.

Beginning as early as 1917 and continuing through the rest of her long life, she translated many famous works of other poets and authors.

In 1927, she founded the ‘Bulgarian PEN Club’, a group that help support many other European writers of that time.

Awards & Achievements

In 1968, she was named an ‘Honorary Citizen of the city of Tolbuhin,’ a city in Bulgaria.

Personal Life & Legacy

She was married to Professor Boyan Penev, although the dates are largely unclear. It is known their wedding came before her large European trip, so perhaps during her time in university or slightly after.

Her written pieces are still taught in schools in Bulgaria, and she is treated there with just as much importance as Keats is to the UK and Poe is to the US.

In 2003, the Dobrich City Council awarded the first ‘National Literary Prize: Dora Gabe’ for excellence in writing. It is given every five years to recognize someone who is involved in the creation of significant works of writing, like Gabe.

Trivia

This famous poetess had written that she allowed her husband, a poet, to control her passions and interests during her marriage. She continues, saying that – although it was unfortunate – but she was only able to live her own life after his passing.

Although this famous poetess started as a translator, her own works are now available in over two-dozen languages.

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Dora Gabe biography timelines

// 26th Aug 1886 To 16th Nov 1983
Pavel Gabe was her father. He was a Jewish immigrant from Poland, but had the marked distinction of being the first Jewish man to be elected to Bulgaria’s Parliament, known as the Bulgarian Narodno Subraine.
// 1904
In 1904, she graduated from ‘Sofia University’ where she earned her degree in Natural Sciences. A year later, she started her trip where she would study French Philosophy in Switzerland and France for two years.
// 1907
In 1907, she returned to her home country and began her career teaching French in Dobrich, a city in Bulgaria.
// 1908
In 1908, she published the first of her poems, called ‘Spring’ and ‘Violet’. Even today, ‘Spring’ is still widely taught in Bulgarian classrooms.
// 1912
Beginning in 1912, and continuing until later in her life, she traveled to The United Kingdom, France, Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, and once more to Switzerland.
// 1917
During this trip, in 1917, she began her work as a great translator, handling the works of Konopnicka, Wyspianski, Mickiewicz, and more. This work continued throughout the rest of her life.
// 1917
Beginning as early as 1917 and continuing through the rest of her long life, she translated many famous works of other poets and authors.
// 1920 To 1935
It was during this time where Gabe was at the peak of writing. She published poetry for children and adults, reviews of theatre and literature, political essays, short stories and more. The majority was written between the years of 1920-1935. Among the most famous works are ‘Wait sun’, ‘The world is a secret’, and ‘Invisible eyes’.
// 1921
In 1921, she finished work on translating an anthology of Polish Poets which was made up of several volumes. Four years later, she was asked to edit ‘Biblioteka za nai-malkite (translated to ‘library for the youngest’) by the Bulgarian Ministry of Education.
// 1927
In 1927, she was a founding member of the Bulgarian PEN Club, a united group of writers to promote creative communications. She served as chairman for many years.
// 1927
In 1927, she founded the ‘Bulgarian PEN Club’, a group that help support many other European writers of that time.
// 1939
In 1939, she was the editor for ‘Window,’ a children’s magazine. She held this position for five years.
// 1944
In 1944, she moved to another children’s magazine, this time titled ‘Nightingale.’ She wrote many pieces for this publication.
// 1947
For three years starting in 1947, she served as counselor for cultural affairs at the Bulgarian Embassy in Poland.
// 1968
In 1968, she was named an ‘Honorary Citizen of the city of Tolbuhin,’ a city in Bulgaria.
// 2003
In 2003, the Dobrich City Council awarded the first ‘National Literary Prize: Dora Gabe’ for excellence in writing. It is given every five years to recognize someone who is involved in the creation of significant works of writing, like Gabe.

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Dora Gabe's FAQ

What is Dora Gabe birthday?
Dora Gabe was born at 1886-08-26
When was Dora Gabe died?
Dora Gabe was died at 1983-11-16
Where was Dora Gabe died?
Dora Gabe was died in Sofia
Which age was Dora Gabe died?
Dora Gabe was died at age 97
Where is Dora Gabe's birth place?
Dora Gabe was born in Dabovik
What is Dora Gabe nationalities?
Dora Gabe's nationalities is Bulgarian
Who is Dora Gabe spouses?
Dora Gabe's spouses is Boyan Penev
What was Dora Gabe universities?
Dora Gabe studied at Sofia University, University of Grenoble
Who is Dora Gabe's father?
Dora Gabe's father is Peter Gabe
What is Dora Gabe's sun sign?
Dora Gabe is Virgo
How famous is Dora Gabe?
Dora Gabe is famouse as Poet