The poet canoness Hrotsvita of Gandersheim (Hrotsvitha, Hroswitha, Hrotsvit, Roswitha and Hroswitha) (10th century) reading her writings to the nuns of the Abbey of Gandersheim Germany (Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim (Hrosvite, Hroswitha, Hroswithe)

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The poet canoness Hrotsvita of Gandersheim (Hrotsvitha, Hroswitha, Hrotsvit, Roswitha and Hroswitha) (10th century) reading her writings to the nuns of the Abbey of Gandersheim Germany (Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim (Hrosvite, Hroswitha, Hroswithe)

ELD4931363 The poet canoness Hrotsvita of Gandersheim (Hrotsvitha, Hroswitha, Hrotsvit, Roswitha and Hroswitha) (10th century) reading her writings to the nuns of the Abbey of Gandersheim Germany (Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim (Hrosvite, Hroswitha, Hroswithe, Rhotswitha, Roswit and Roswitha) 10th-century German secular canoness, dramatist and poet who lived at Gandersheim Abbey reading her works to the nuns, germany) Engraving from " Germania" by Johannes Scherr 1880 Collection privee; (add.info.: The poet canoness Hrotsvita of Gandersheim (Hrotsvitha, Hroswitha, Hrotsvit, Roswitha and Hroswitha) (10th century) reading her writings to the nuns of the Abbey of Gandersheim Germany (Hrotsvitha of Gandersheim (Hrosvite, Hroswitha, Hroswithe, Rhotswitha, Roswit and Roswitha) 10th-century German secular canoness, dramatist and poet who lived at Gandersheim Abbey reading her works to the nuns, germany) Engraving from " Germania" by Johannes Scherr 1880 Collection privee); Photo © The Holbarn Archive

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The poet canoness Hrotsvita of Gandersheim captivates her audience of nuns at the Abbey of Gandersheim with her eloquent words and powerful presence. In this enchanting engraving from "Germania" by Johannes Scherr, we see Hrotsvita reading her writings to a group of attentive women, sharing her wisdom and creativity with those around her. Hrotsvita, also known as Hroswitha or Roswitha, was a remarkable 10th-century German secular canoness who defied societal norms to pursue her passion for literature and drama. As one of the first known female playwrights in Western history, she broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of women writers. In this image, we witness the power of storytelling and the impact it can have on listeners. The nuns hang on every word that Hrotsvita speaks, inspired by her courage and talent. Through her works, she challenges conventions and explores themes of faith, virtue, and redemption. This print serves as a reminder of the importance of female voices in literature and history. Hrotsvita's legacy lives on through her enduring works, which continue to inspire readers centuries later. Let us celebrate this trailblazing poet canoness who dared to share her stories with the world.

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