Letitia Landon - 3

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Letitia Landon - 3

LETITIA ELIZABETH LANDON wife of George Maclean, governor of Cape Coast Castle, West Africa : immensely popular and prolific poet and novelist who sadly died young. Date: 1802 - 1838

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1802 1838 Cape Died Governor Immensely Landon Letitia Maclean Novelist Prolific Sadly Elizabeth

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This portrait captures the youthful and radiant beauty of Letitia Elizabeth Landon, born in 1802, who would later become an immensely popular and prolific poet and novelist in the early 19th century. At the time this photograph was taken, Letitia was married to George Maclean, the governor of Cape Coast Castle in West Africa. The castle, a significant British colonial fortification, was located on the Gulf of Guinea and served as a major trading post for the transatlantic slave trade. Despite the challenging circumstances of living in a colonial outpost, Letitia's creative spirit flourished. She wrote poetry and novels that captured the hearts of readers both in Britain and beyond. Her works, which often explored themes of love, loss, and the supernatural, were published in various magazines and anthologies. Tragically, Letitia's life was cut short, and she passed away in 1838, at the young age of 36. Her untimely death left her fans mourning the loss of a beloved and talented writer. Today, Letitia Elizabeth Landon is remembered as a trailblazing figure in the literary world, whose works continue to inspire and captivate readers. This photograph, a poignant reminder of a life cut short, offers a glimpse into the past and invites us to reflect on the remarkable life and legacy of this extraordinary poet and novelist.

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