Marie Townsend facts for kids
Mary Mansfield Townsend Allen (born July 16, 1851 – died July 2, 1912) was a talented American author and composer. She wrote many works, and sometimes used different names for her publications, like Marie Townsend and Mansfield Townsend.
Mary Townsend was born in Canton, Pennsylvania. Her parents were Mary Ann Sharpe and Herman Townsend. She later married William LeBaron Gibbs Allen on November 2, 1869. They were married in Kidder, Missouri.
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Her Creative Works
Mary Mansfield Townsend Allen was known for her creative talents. She wrote different kinds of works, including operas, plays, and songs.
Operas
An opera is like a play where the story is told mostly through singing, with music played by an orchestra. Mary Townsend wrote at least one opera:
- Hawaii
Plays
Plays are stories performed on a stage by actors. Mary Townsend wrote several plays, which are often called dramas or comedies.
- Bobs and Nabobs: A Domestic Drama in Four Acts
- Ceramics, a Summer Idyll: An Original Comedy in Five Acts
Songs
Besides longer works, Mary Townsend also composed individual songs. These songs were often enjoyed for their melodies and lyrics.
- "Hammock Song"
- "Summer Days"
