Jane Bowdler facts for kids
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Jane Bowdler
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| Born | 14 February 1743 London, England |
| Died | 1784 |
| Occupation | Poet, essayist |
| Language | English |
| Citizenship | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Genre | Poetry |
Jane Bowdler (1743–1784) was an English poet and essayist. Her books became very popular for about 50 years after she died. She wrote poems and essays that many people enjoyed.
Jane Bowdler's Family Life
Jane Bowdler was born on February 14, 1743, in London, England. She was the oldest daughter of Thomas Bowdler and Elizabeth Stuart Bowdler. Her mother was also a writer, focusing on religious topics.
Jane had several siblings. Her brother, Thomas Bowdler, became famous for publishing special versions of Shakespeare's plays. These versions had parts removed that some people found inappropriate. His sister, Harriet, helped him a lot with this work. Another brother, John Bowdler the Elder, wrote religious pamphlets.
Jane's Writing Journey and Success
Jane Bowdler started writing when she lost her voice for about four years around 1777. She had been in poor health on and off since she got smallpox in 1759. She passed away in 1784 near Bath, England.
After her death, Jane's family published a book of her writings. It was called Poems and Essays by a Lady Lately Deceased. The book came out in 1786 and was reprinted 16 times by 1830. This means it was very popular!
Even Queen Charlotte loved the book. She read it three times. Jane's family also shared more of her writings in a special family memoir.
