15 December The literary calendar
On this day in English literature
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Born on this day 01
Thought for the day
If Atomes are as small, as small can bee, They must in quantity of Matter all agree.
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Remembered today
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Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne English aristocrat, prolific writer, and scientist -
Helen Maria Williams English novelist, poet, translator, religious dissenter, abolitionist (1759/62-1827) -
Netta Syrett English writer known for novels, children's plays, fairy tales (1865–1943) -
James Brockway British writer (1916–2000)
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Photo credits
- John Osborne: Caroline Watson, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Peter Lely, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- Helen Maria Williams: Unidentified engraver, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- Netta Syrett: unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons, resized
- James Brockway: Jack de Nijs for Anefo, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons, resized