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Anne Ritchie
Lady ANNE ISABELLA RITCHIE (nee Thackeray) novelist, biographer and essayist, author of The story of Elizabeth, Tennyson and his friends etc. Date: 1837 - 1919
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Anne Isabella Ritchie, née Thackeray (1837-1919), was a prolific and influential British writer of the Victorian era. Born into a literary family, she was the eldest daughter of the renowned novelist William Makepeace Thackeray. Ritchie's literary career spanned over five decades and encompassed various genres, including novels, biographies, and essays. This photograph captures Anne Ritchie in her later years, with a thoughtful expression that seems to reflect her deep introspection and intellectual curiosity. Ritchie's writing was marked by her keen insight and meticulous research, as evidenced in her most famous work, "The Story of Elizabeth: A Biography of the Countess of Warwick" (1892). In this groundbreaking biography, Ritchie explored the life of Elizabeth, Countess of Warwick, a little-known figure from Tudor England, and brought her to life in a way that captivated readers. Ritchie's other notable works include "Tennyson and His Friends" (1891), which offers a unique perspective on the life and literary circle of the poet laureate, and "The Letters of Anne Thackeray Ritchie to Leslie Stephen" (1913), which provides a fascinating glimpse into the personal and literary world of one of the most influential literary figures of the time. Despite her many accomplishments, Ritchie's life was not without tragedy. She lost her husband, Leslie Stephen, in 1904, and was left to raise their six children on her own. Despite these challenges, Ritchie continued to write and publish, leaving behind a rich literary legacy that continues to inspire and intrigue readers today.
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