Elsa Asenijeff – eine fortschrittliche Vordenkerin der Jahrhundertwende

The aim of this article is to show the life and opinions of the progressive writer Elsa Asenijeff, who was popular especially in the early 20th century. Her character is interesting not only because of her relationship with Max Klinger, but above all because of her views, which even today seem very progressive. Based on the work Tagebuchblätter einer Emanzipierten, the situation of women in the 20th century will be shown. The author sharply criticizes the surrounding reality, the existing social norms and double standards in the upbringing of girls and boys. She also presents her own conception of womanhood and touches on the issue of emancipation.