Scheu-Riesz, Helene geborene Riesz#
Scheu-Riesz, Helene (nee Riesz), b. Olomouc, Czech Republic (then Olmuetz), Sept. 18, 1880, d. Vienna, Jan. 8, 1970, narrative writer, poet, translator; wife of Gustav Scheu. Was active in the Austrian women´s movement, edited the "Sesambuecher" series (classics for young people). 1934 emigrated to the USA, journalist in New York, 1954 returned to Vienna. Wrote numerous adaptations of fairy tales and translated children´s books from English.