The biography explores the life of Catharine Trotter, a pioneering female writer who paved the way for the Bluestocking Circle, a group of intellectual women in 18th-century England. The book delves into Trotter's early life, her education, and her struggles as a woman in a patriarchal society. It highlights her literary achievements, including her plays and novels, which were widely acclaimed during her time. The biography also examines Trotter's relationships with prominent figures of the era, including Alexander Pope and Samuel Richardson, and her influence on the development of English literature.
By Edmund Gosse · First published 1895 · Genre: Biography, Historical, Feminist Literature