Holgersen, Alma geborene Ptaczek#
b. Innsbruck, Tirol, April 27, 1896, d. Innsbruck, Feb. 18, 1976, writer. Her works, which are greatly influenced by her religious beliefs and critical of modern civilisation, dwell on the conflict between urban and rural life and advocate the simple life in harmony with nature. Awarded the Austrian State Prize for Children's Books in 1961.
Works#
Die verschlossenen Herzen, 1936 (drama); Sursum corda, 1949 (poetry). - Children's and young people's books: Die Reise zur Urgrossmutter, 1943; Das Maedchen von Lourdes, 1958; Pietro schreibt dem lieben Gott, 1959. - Novels: Kinderkreuzzug, 1940; Grossstadtlegende, 1946; Berghotel, 1950; Gesang der Quelle, 1953; Das Buch von Fatima, 1954; Die Reichen hungern, 1955; Weisse Taube in der Nacht, 1963; Junges Gras im Schnee, 1963; Abenteuer in den Bergen, 1972. - Radio plays.Literature#
F. X. Hollnsteiner, Introduction to Alma Holgersen, Ein Reh zu Gast, 1965.