E. D. E. N. Southworth
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Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth (December 26, 1819 ā June 30, 1899) was an American writer of more than 60 novels in the latter part of the 19th century. She was the most popular American novelist of her day.[1][2]
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E. D. E. N. Southworth | |
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Born | Emma Nevitte (1819-12-26)December 26, 1819 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Died | June 30, 1899(1899-06-30) (aged 79) Georgetown, Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Occupation | Novelist |
Nationality | American |
Notable works | The Hidden Hand |
Spouse | Frederick H. Southworth |
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In her novels, her heroines often challenge modern perceptions of Victorian feminine domesticity by showing virtue as naturally allied to wit, adventure, and rebellion to remedy any unfortunate situation.[3] Though The Hidden Hand (1859) was her most popular novel, Southworth's favorite of her works was her novel Ishmael (1876).[4]