Anne B. Poyntz facts for kids
Anne B. Poyntz was an English writer who lived a long time ago, in the 1700s. We don't know her exact birth year, but it was likely between 1701 and 1750. She is best known for her book, Je ne sçai quoi, which means "I don't know what" in French. This book was published in 1769.
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Her Book: Je ne sçai quoi
Anne B. Poyntz's main book is called Je ne sçai quoi: or, A collection of letters, odes, &c., Never before published. By a Lady. It came out in 1769. This book is a collection of letters and poems.
The Special Red Ink
One interesting thing about the book is that its introduction was printed using red ink. Poyntz wanted it to be "particularly red." This was a clever play on words, as explored by a scholar named Dr. Kristyn Leuner.
A Woman's Voice
Poyntz told her publisher that she wanted the book to be listed as being by "a woman," not "a lady." Many people see her writing as an early form of feminist writing. This means it shared ideas about women's rights and equality. Her book talks about pretending to be less important than men. It also mentions a "love of love."
Her Name's Spelling
Sometimes, Anne B. Poyntz's name was spelled without the "e," as Ann B. Poyntz. This different spelling appeared in a book catalog from 1882.
Other Works and Mentions
Anne B. Poyntz was also connected to other books.
A Word to the Wise
She is listed as one of the writers for a book published in 1768. This book was called A Word to the Wise: A Poetical Farce. It was also published again in 1770, but only under the name Thomas Underwood.
Irish Connection
In a catalog of Irish poets from 1912, Anne B. Poyntz was listed as being from Ireland. This suggests she might have had Irish roots.
See Also
- 18th-century English literature
- Women writers
