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About Louis de Wohl

Birth

1903

Death

1961

Biography

Louis de Wohl was a German-born Catholic author.

Louis de Wohl began his literary career at the age of seven, showing a precocious talent that was recognized by his teachers.

At the age of eight, he wrote his own play about Jesus of Nazareth because he was dissatisfied with how he was portrayed in books.

During his youth in Germany, sixteen of his novels were adapted into films, most notably the classic comedy Die englische Heirat.

Following an audience with Pope Pius XII, he received a personal commission to write about the history and mission of the Church in the world.

His prolific career spans 79 works that explore themes as diverse as science fiction, history, and the lives of saints.