Lore Straßl (August 31, 1930 – June 3, 2003) was a prominent German translator and editor known for her work in science fiction and fantasy. Under the pseudonym Lore Matthaey, she managed the Utopia series and contributed to the Mark Powers series. Her translations of notable authors, including Poul Anderson and Robert E. Howard, significantly stimulated interest in English-language fantasy literature in Germany. She was recognized with multiple Kurd-Laßwitz-Prizes for her sensitivity and artistry as a translator. Straßl's legacy continues through her daughter, Susi Grixa, who is also a translator.
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Meaning of the name - Lore
knowledge, learning, wisdom
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Lore Straßl belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Death: Büchlberg
Cause of Death: Late effects of Lyme disease caused by a tick bite
Occupation: science fiction writer | translator | writer
Spouses: Hubert Straßl
Children: Susi Grixa
Employers: Pabel Verlag
Awards Received: Kurd-Laßwitz-Preis (1985, 1986, 1987)
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 31, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 31, 2024 |
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| Sun | 7 Virgo 33 | 8 Virgo 46 | 10 Sagittarius 49 |
| Moon | 15 Sagittarius 57 | 12 Leo 12 | 12 Taurus 3 |
| Mercury | 3 Libra 57 | 21 Leo 57 | 25 Sagittarius 17 |
| Venus | 23 Libra 22 | 2 Libra 38 | 23 Scorpio 54 |
| Mars | 2 Cancer 2 | 27 Gemini 30 | 15 Leo 27 |
| Jupiter | 13 Cancer 40 | 18 Gemini 59 | 19 Cancer 14 |
| Saturn | 5 Capricorn 38 | 16 Pisces 30 | 10 Capricorn 44 |
| Uranus | 14 Aries 43 | 27 Taurus 17 | 11 Aries 33 |
| Neptune | 3 Virgo 29 | 29 Pisces 3 | 5 Virgo 47 |
| Pluto | 20 Cancer 22 | 0 Aquarius 0 | 20 Cancer 32 |
| Rahu | 26 Aries 5 | 7 Aries 58 | 21 Aries 6 |
| Ketu | 26 Libra 5 | 7 Libra 58 | 21 Libra 6 |
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