More, Hannah, 1745-1833

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Birth 1745-02-02
Death 1833-09-07
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Hannah More, one of five sisters, taught at her family's school in Bristol, England. She became prominent in London's Bluestocking circle from 1774 onward, and was also a friend of Samuel Johnson. Her work soon moved from poetry and drama to the production of numerous popular religious books and tracts. In 1789, she moved to Mendip, Somerset, where she and her sister Patty founded several schools. In 1801, she and her sisters moved to the Barley Wood estate in nearby Wrington.

From the guide to the Papers, 1785-1828 (inclusive), 1800-1828 (bulk)., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Hannah More was a successful and influential English author, educator, and reformer. With her four sisters she co-founded Misses More's Girls' School, quickly recognized as one of the best in England. She published stories to great success, and spent time in London, where she was encouraged to write several successful plays. She became part of London's literary circle, meeting Samuel Johnson, the Burkes, Sara Siddons, David Garrick, the Bluestockings, and many others. She continued to write in a variety of genres, including poetry, novels, philosophy, criticism, and essays, and to support charities and reform causes, notably women's education and the abolition of slavery.

From the description of Hannah More letter to My dear friend, 1820 Feb. 12. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 60388297

Hannah More, English writer and philanthropist.

From the guide to the Hannah More manuscript material : 11 items, 1799-1828, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.)

Hannah More, one of five sisters, taught at her family's school in Bristol, England. She became prominent in London's Bluestocking literary circle from 1774 onward, and was also a friend of Samuel Johnson. Her work soon moved from poetry and drama to the production of numerous popular religious books and tracts.

From the description of Papers, 1785-1828 (inclusive), 1800-1828 (bulk). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 85213397

Hannah More was an English author, poet, and playwright.

From the description of Letter, 1816. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232007263

English religious writer.

From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : Barley Wood near Bristol and Fulham Palace, to Mrs. [Eva] David Garrick, [1803] Jan. 31 and [no year] May 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270638656

English writer.

From the description of Autograph signature : to a woman, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270638899

From the description of The bazaar : Barley Wood : autograph poem signed, 1827 July. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270639076

From the description of The Negro boy's petition : Clifton : autograph poem signed, 1830 July 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270639505

Hannah More (1745-1833), writer and philanthropist.

From the description of Autograph receipt, signed, 7 Feb. [1781?]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702203220

Hannah More was an English religious writer, poet and playwright.

From the guide to the Hannah More letter to R. L. G. Walker, December 19, 1826, (Ohio University)

English dramatist.

From the description of Letter, 1826. (Ohio University). WorldCat record id: 13048786

Hannah More (1745-1833), writer and philanthropist.

Thomas Cadell, the elder (1742-1802), London bookseller.

From the description of Letter : Adelphi, to Mr. Cadell, Adelphi, 1 May 1793. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702187854

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  • Authors, English
  • Authors, English
  • Authors, English
  • English poetry
  • Hymns
  • Philanthropists
  • Poor laws
  • Women authors, English
  • Women authors, English
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  • Sierra Leone (as recorded)
  • Somerset (England) (as recorded)
  • France (as recorded)
  • Hampton (London, England) (as recorded)
  • England--Bath (as recorded)

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