William Gilmore Simms (1806-1870) was an American poet, novelist, and historian from South Carolina. He was one of the most prolific writers of the 19th century, writing more than 100 works of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction. He was a major figure in the Southern literary renaissance of the mid-19th century. Simms was born in Charleston, South Carolina, and educated at the College of Charleston. He began writing poetry and fiction in the 1830s, and his first novel, Martin Faber, was published in 1833. He went on to write a number of novels, including The Yemassee (1835), The Partisan (1835), and The Cassique of Kiawah (1851). He also wrote a number of historical works, including The History of South Carolina (1840) and The Life of Francis Marion (1844). Simms was a staunch defender of the South and slavery, and his works often reflected his views. He was a vocal supporter of the Confederacy during the Civil War, and his works were banned in the North. After the war, he continued to write, but his works were largely forgotten until the 20th century. In recent years, his works have been rediscovered and his legacy has been reevaluated.
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