Bloch was born in 1848 in
Lauban,
Silesia. Her father was attendant at a local court, who could only afford to send his children to
primary school. She subsequently made up for the deficiency by extensive reading. In this, as in her literary work, she was encouraged by of
Görlitz, who recognized her talent and encouraged it. In collaboration with C. von Breckheyde (Aline Neumann) she wrote two plays,
Ein Heisser Tag—a
farce, 1881; and
Vor dem Fest—a comedy, 1889. Her other works are:
Blauaugen—a farce, 1891;
In Ernster Zeit—a
drama;
Lieutenant und Assessor, oder Maiwein—a comedy; and
Strohwitwer—a farce, 1892. Bloch also published poetry and fiction in various
magazines. ==Selected publications==