Background
Sibylle von Olfers was born as Maria Regina Angela Hedwig Sibylla von Olfers in the Castle of Metgethen (Schloss Metgethen) on 8 May 1881. Her father was a Health Counsellor, natural scientist and writer
Sibylle von Olfers was born as Maria Regina Angela Hedwig Sibylla von Olfers in the Castle of Metgethen (Schloss Metgethen) on 8 May 1881. Her father was a Health Counsellor, natural scientist and writer
In 1906 she published her most well-known work, "Something about the children from the roots" (original title: “Etwas von den Wurzelkindern”). Childhood The castle was the mansion of Metgethen estate, near Königsberg. At that time the estate lay within the administration district of Samland, but was incorporated by Königsberg in 1939.
Sibylle was considered a delicate, intelligent girl who revealed her passion for arts very early.
Sibylle was referred to as talented and prettier than ever. The grandmother wrote furthermore that in her early years she didn"t learn very well because she preferred to amuse herself with fantasies of games during the lessons.
During her childhood, she sometimes showed a silent, childish religiousness.
