The book is a biography of Anne Finch, Countess of Winchilsea, a 17th-century poet. It explores her life, poetry, and literary contributions, providing insight into the social and cultural context in which she wrote. The biography also examines the countess's struggles as a female writer in a patriarchal society and her efforts to establish herself as a prominent literary figure of her time.
By Edmund Gosse · First published 1874 · Genre: Biography, Historical, Romance