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Charlotte Turner Smith, English Romantic poet and novelist
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Charlotte Turner Smith, English Romantic poet and novelist
Charlotte Turner Smith (1749-1806), English Romantic poet and novelist.
circa 1790s
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In this evocative portrait, Charlotte Turner Smith (1749-1806) captivates the viewer with her intense gaze and expressive countenance, embodying the depth and sensitivity that characterized her work as an English Romantic poet and novelist. Born in London in 1749, Smith was a prolific writer whose contributions to both poetry and prose helped to define the Romantic literary movement in England. Smith's literary career began in earnest in the late 1770s, when she published her first collection of poems, "Elegiac Sonnets." Her poetry was characterized by its emotional intensity and its exploration of the human condition, often drawing on themes of loss, melancholy, and the natural world. Smith's novels, which included "Desmond" (1792) and "The Old Manor House" (1793), were similarly marked by their exploration of the complexities of human emotion and relationships. Despite her literary success, Smith's life was marked by personal tragedy. She was widowed at a young age and was left to raise her children on her own. Her experiences of grief and loss infused her work with a profound sense of emotion and depth. This portrait, taken in the 1790s, captures Smith in the prime of her literary career. Her elegant dress and refined appearance belie the intensity and emotional depth of her work. The portrait serves as a testament to Smith's enduring influence on English Romantic literature and her status as a trailblazing woman writer of her time. Charlotte Turner Smith's legacy as a Romantic poet and novelist continues to resonate with readers today, and her work remains an important part of the literary canon. This portrait offers a glimpse into the life and mind of a remarkable woman whose contributions to English literature continue to inspire and captivate.
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