The New International Encyclopædia/Decken, Auguste von der

​DECK′EN, Auguste von der (1828–). A German novelist, known under the pen-name of Auguste von der Elbe. She was born at Bleckede. Her novels, several of which enjoy great popularity, include: Chronika eines fahrenden Schülers, which has passed through seven editions (latest edition, 1894); Onkel Wilhelms Gäste (1899); and Seekönigs Töchter (1900).

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