Margaret Holford (Wrench)
A British novelist, playwright, and poet of the late 18th century. Born Margaret Wrench in Chester in 1757, she later married Allen Holford of Davenham. [1] Margaret died in her hometown in November 1834. [2]
Her daughter, Margaret Holford of Chester (1778-1852), was also an accomplished author. She married Septimus Hodson (1768-1833), chaplain to the Prince of Wales, in 1862. [3]
Works
- Fanny: A Novel: In a Series of Letters, 1785
- Gresford Vale; and Other Poems 1798
- The Way to Win Her (5 act play) in The New British Theater, 1814
References
- ^ Slagle, Judith Bailey (2012). Romantic Appropriations of History. Maryland: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press. p. 8.
- ^ Brown, Susan. "Orlando Project". Retrieved June 19, 2013.
- ^ Radcliffe, David. "ENGLISH POETRY 1579-1830: SPENSER AND THE TRADITION". Retrieved June 19, 2013.
Margaret Holford (Wrench)
A British novelist, playwright, and poet of the late 18th century. Born Margaret Wrench in Chester in 1757, she later married Allen Holford of Davenham. [1] Margaret died in her hometown in November 1834. [2]
Her daughter, Margaret Holford of Chester (1778-1852), was also an accomplished author. She married Septimus Hodson (1768-1833), chaplain to the Prince of Wales, in 1862. [3]
Works
- Fanny: A Novel: In a Series of Letters, 1785
- Gresford Vale; and Other Poems 1798
- The Way to Win Her (5 act play) in The New British Theater, 1814
References
- ^ Slagle, Judith Bailey (2012). Romantic Appropriations of History. Maryland: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press. p. 8.
- ^ Brown, Susan. "Orlando Project". Retrieved June 19, 2013.
- ^ Radcliffe, David. "ENGLISH POETRY 1579-1830: SPENSER AND THE TRADITION". Retrieved June 19, 2013.