Stine Andresen

Stine Andresen, neé Jürgens (born 1849, died 1927) was a German poet from the North Frisian island of Föhr. Her lyrics often refer to her native island. In addition to poems in German, she also wrote some poetry in Fering North Frisian.

Life and opus

Stine Andresen spent most of her life in Wyk auf Föhr. She was friendly with the family of poet Friedrich Hebbel and after his death worked as a secretary for Hebbel's widow Christine for some time.

Reception and aftermath

Two of her works were set to music for choir by composer Ferdinand Thieriot.

Honours

* 1917 - Friedrich Hebbel Prize
* 1918 - Friedrich Hebbel Prize (together with Hans Groß)
* 1919 - Friedrich Hebbel Prize (together with Hans Groß)
* 1920 - Friedrich Hebbel Prize (together with Hans Groß)

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