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1885 – 1962Karen Blixen (1885-1962)Died 7 September 1962, aged 77Danish author Karen Blixen, who wrote under the pen name Isak Dinesen, died on September 7, 1962. She is best known for her memoir "Out of Africa," recounting her years running a coffee farm in Kenya. Her writing blended memoir, folklore, and fiction.
1885 – 1962Karen BlixenLiterary IconKnown under the pen name Isak Dinesen, she authored the world-famous memoir "Out of Africa."