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Elizabeth Simpson Inchbald (1753–1821) was one of the leading literary figures of the late eighteenth century—an actress, a successful playwright and editor of several collections of plays, a popular novelist, and a drama critic. Considered a beautiful, independent woman, Inchbald was much involved in the theatrical, literary, and publishing life of London. Elizabeth Simpson ran away from home at age eighteen to seek fame as an actress in London and quickly married Joseph Inchbald, an actor twice her age. They toured the stage together until his sudden death in 1779. She made her London stage debut a year later, and her writing debut came in 1784 with the play The Mogul Tale; Or, The Des...
Elizabeth Inchbald's Reputation
Through an examination of her complete works and public response to them, Robertson gauges the extent of Inchbald's reputation as the dignified Mrs Inchbald, as well as providing a clear sense of what it meant to be a female Romantic writer.
Elizabeth Inchbald
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The World of Elizabeth Inchbald
This collection includes essays on the literary, theatrical and cultural conditions in Britain during the long eighteenth century, centered on the life, work, and world of the writer/actor Elizabeth Inchbald (1753-1821).
The Diaries of Elizabeth Inchbald
An energetic woman, Inchbald achieved fame as an actress, novelist, playwright and critic. This work includes her eleven surviving diaries, which record Inchbald's social contacts and professional activities, itemize her day-to-day expenditure, and chart the development of affairs such as the Napoleonic Wars and the trial of Queen Caroline.
Elizabeth Inchbald and Her Circle
Excerpt from Elizabeth Inchbald and Her Circle: The Life Story of a Charming Woman (1753-1821) In Mrs Inchbald's life-story I have made no attempt at a minute record. It seemed inappropriate and unnecessary. She has interested me as the real-life heroine of a real-life novel, yielding innumerable sidelights upon the age in which she lived. If I have failed to convey that interest in this little book, the fault is entirely mine. I have used James Boaden's Memoirs freely. Boaden had so much more opportunity than he seized - in his access to Mrs Inchbald sown papers - that his very omissions have an enhanced charm. I gladly acknowledge the valued help received from my old friend and colleague, ...
