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ruth weiss
1928-06-24 – 2020-07-31
Life & Legacy
ruth weiss (June 24, 1928 – July 31, 2020), born Ruth Elisabeth Weisz, was an Austrian and American poet, performer, playwright, and artist. Born in Germany, but holding Austrian citizenship, weiss made her home and career in the United States. She was considered to be a member of the Beat Generation, a label she, in later years, embraced.
Occupation & Career
writer, poet, performance artist, playwright, actor, artist
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q2177800 — wikidata View source
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