Madeleine Horst

1892–1987 (age 95)

Biography

Translator Madeleine Horst devoted her life to bridging languages, allowing readers to discover voices and stories beyond their own borders.

Her remains lie at Cimetière Saint-Gall de Strasbourg, where her commitment to cultural exchange endures in every page she made accessible.

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