Jane Porter
English novelist and dramatist (1776–1850) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jane Porter (3 December 1775 – 24 May 1850) was an English historical novelist, dramatist and literary figure.[1][2] Her bestselling novels, Thaddeus of Warsaw (1803) and The Scottish Chiefs (1810) are seen as among the earliest historical novels in a modern style and among the first to become bestsellers. They were abridged and remained popular among children well into the twentieth century.
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Born | (1776-01-17)17 January 1776 Durham, England, UK |
Died | 24 May 1850(1850-05-24) (aged 74) Bristol, England, UK |
Occupation | Novelist |
Nationality | English |
Citizenship | Kingdom of Great Britain |
Period | 1803–1840 |
Genre | Historical fiction |
Subject | Historical documentary |
Notable works | The Scottish Chiefs |
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