Karen Blixen

Baroness Karen von Blixen-Finecke (Danish pronunciation: [kʰɑːɑn ˈb̥leɡ̊sn̩]), (17 April 1885 – 7 September 1962), née Karen Christenze Dinesen, was a Danish author also known by her pen name Isak Dinesen. She also wrote under the pen names Osceola and Pierre Andrézel. Blixen wrote works in Danish, French, and English. Blixen is best known for Out of Africa, her account of living in Kenya, and one of her stories, Babette's Feast, both of which ha... More

Date of birth:

  • Apr 17, 1885

Date of death:

  • Sep 7, 1962 (age 77 years)

Also known as:

  • Karen Blixen,
  • Isak Dinesen,
  • Karen Christence Dinesen,
  • Pierre Andrezel,
  • Pierre Andrézel,
  • Osceola

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  • 1914
  • 1925
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  • 1950

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