Repplier, Agnes, 1855-1950

Agnes Repplier was an American author known for her urbane, conservative essays. Born in Philadelphia, she began writing to help support her family, developing an ironic style to present her conservative values. She soon became a regular contributor of serious essays to The Atlantic Monthly, generally defending traditional values with a European, almost aristocratic, perspective. A significant and eloquent voice for her generation, her old-fashioned values lost favor after World War I and her popularity waned.

From the description of Agnes Repplier letter to Mr. Johnson, 1907 April 22. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 57659869

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