Dora Gabe

Today is the 126th birth anniversary of Bulgarian poet, children’s writer and social activist Dora Gabe (26 August 1888 – 16 November 1983).

The child of a Russian immigrant, she was born and raised in Dobrogea, Bulgaria. She wrote poetry for adults and children, short stories, travel pieces and essays.  Her poems are still taught in schools in Bulgaria. Here are a collection of photos of the life and times of Dora Gabe from the Varna Public Library. All images are CC0. For more photos of Dora Gabe, click here.

Dora and her sister Bela. Varna Public Library, CC0 Dora Gabe, Bulgarian poet and social activist Dora Gabe, Bulgarian poet and social activist Dora Gabe, Bulgarian poet and social activist Dora Gabe, Bulgarian poet and social activist Dora Gabe, Bulgarian poet and social activist