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Low German Bibliography and Biography
Peter Hansen’s bibliography and biography documents Low German literature, authors, works, texts and a dictionary.
About Low German Bibliography and Biography
The Low German Bibliography and Biography is a website by Peter Hansen that documents Low German literature. It covers authors, works, texts, and vocabulary, with sections for a bibliography, biography, online texts, and dictionaries. The site interface and content are in German.
Visitors can search the portal for authors and works from 1473 to 2026, browse a virtual library catalogue of Low German books and selected other media, and read freely available digitized texts online, some with reading aids for beginners. The site also provides a digital dictionary focused on Low German literature, including author-specific and regional dictionaries.
It suits people interested in Low German language and literature who read German and need references to authors, works, digitized texts, and vocabulary for study or reading.
Key features
- Directory of Low German authors and selected organizations
- Virtual library catalogue of Low German books since 1473
- Search for works published between 1473 and 2026
- Links to freely available digitized Low German texts
- Digital dictionary focused on Low German literature
- Regional dictionaries for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Dithmarschen
Best for: People interested in Low German literature and language who read German benefit most.
Good for
- Covers books published since 1473
- Combines bibliography, texts, and dictionary in one portal
- Provides reading aids for beginners on some texts
- Links entries to online library catalogues
Watch out for
- Content is in German
- Some dictionary and text sections are still being expanded
Low German Bibliography and Biography at a glance
- Category
- Research & Data › Academic Search
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- German
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Low German Bibliography and Biography FAQ
What is the Low German Bibliography and Biography?
It is a website by Peter Hansen that documents Low German authors, works, texts, and vocabulary. It includes a bibliography, biographical directory, virtual library, and dictionaries.
Can I read Low German texts online on this site?
Yes, the site lists and links freely available digitized Low German works. Some texts published on the site include reading aids for beginners.
What dictionaries does the site offer?
It offers a digital dictionary focused on Low German literature, plus author dictionaries and regional dictionaries. The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Dithmarschen dictionaries are listed as available.
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