What was the primary theme in Nelly Sachs's work?
Nature
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Grief and Yearnings of Jews
Romantic love
Answer
Nelly Sachs's primary theme in her work was the grief and yearnings of Jews. She was born in Germany to a Jewish family and experienced antisemitism firsthand. Her parents were murdered in the Holocaust, and she was forced to flee to Sweden. Her work is often described as a reflection of the trauma she experienced. She wrote about the pain of loss and the longing for a better world.
Nelly Sachs: The Triumph of Resilience and Literary Genius
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