Rives, Amélie 1863-1945

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Dates:
Birth 1863
Death 1945

Biographical notes:

Amélie Rives was born into an aristocratic Virginia family, and exhibited precocious writing talent. As a young writer, she published The Quick or the Dead?, which became a controversial bestseller; modernists derided the naive plot and theme, while traditional romanticists were scandalized by the sensual content. After a short marriage to Virginia lawyer John Armstrong Chanler ended, she met and married exiled Russian painter Prince Pierre Troubetzkoy and led a privileged life in America and Europe. Her mature novels, poems, and drama were popular and received critical appreciation.

From the description of Amélie Troubetzkoy letter to Mr. Young, ca. 1900?. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 56194015

Virginia author.

From the description of To mystery [manuscript], n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647845484

From the description of Miscellany in hand of Amélie Rives [manuscript], 1892?-1919. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647860249

From the description of Letters from Amélie Rives to Richard Hovey [manuscript], 11888-1889. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647997244

From the description of To mystery, n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32135277

American novelist and playwright.

From the description of Amélie Rives papers [manuscript], 1887-1936. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647898958

Author. Born Amélie Louise Rives. Married artist Pierre Troubetzkoy.

From the description of Letter of Amélie Rives, 1918 May 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71064953

Albemarle County, Virginia, author.

From the description of Letters of Amélie Rives [manuscript], 1901-1902. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647833110

From the description of Letter : Castle Hill, Cobham, Va., to Mrs. Rollins, 1887 June 9. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32136052

American author.

From the description of Letter [manuscript] : Castle Hill, Albemarle County, Va., to Frances V. Beverley, 1932 May 17. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647843277

From the description of Papers of Amélie Rives [manuscript], 1920-1938. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647823126

From the description of Letter from Amélie Rives to Henri S. Rorer [manuscript], 1927 April 30. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647827786

From the description of Papers of Amélie Rives [manuscript], 1886-1941. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647882116

Poet and playwright.

From the description of Papers, 1886-1940. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36437740

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Subjects:

  • American literature
  • Authors and publishers
  • Women authors
  • Clover
  • Headache
  • Literature and history
  • Neuralgia, Cranial

Occupations:

  • Authors

Places:

  • Castle Hill (Va. : Estate) (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)

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