Usage Note
Gesamtwerk refers to the totality of an artist's or author's output. A Gesamtausgabe is the collected edition of all writings; Gesamtwerk is the broader concept including unpublished material.
Examples
"Das Gesamtwerk der Dichterin umfasst zwölf Bände."
Natural Translation
The poet's complete works comprise twelve volumes.
Literal Translation
The complete-work of the female-poet encompasses twelve volumes.

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