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Elizabeth Inchbald

Elizabeth Inchbald
Portrait of Elizabeth Inchbald by Thomas Lawrence, c. 1796
Portrait of Elizabeth Inchbald by Thomas Lawrence, c. 1796
BornElizabeth Simpson
(1753-10-15)15 October 1753
Stanningfield, England
Died1 August 1821(1821-08-01) (aged 67)
Kensington, England
OccupationNovelist, actress, dramatist, translator
Period1784–1810
Notable worksA Simple Story; Nature and Art

Elizabeth Inchbald (née Simpson, 15 October 1753 – 1 August 1821) was an English novelist, actress, dramatist, and translator.[1] Her two novels, A Simple Story and Nature and Art, have received particular critical attention.

  1. ^ Stephens, Alexander, ed. (1799). "Mrs. Inchbald". Public Characters of 1799-100. Original title of vol. 1:British public characters. Vol. 2. London: R. Phillips. pp. 341–352.

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