Sydney Lady Morgan - 1
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Sydney Lady Morgan - 1
SYDNEY LADY MORGAN nee Owenson, Popular Irish writer: a portrait done before her marriage to Sir Thomas Morgan. Date: 1783? - 1859
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Sydney Owenson, later known as Lady Morgan, was a prominent Irish writer of the Romantic era. This portrait, believed to have been taken around 1783, captures the young and vibrant Sydney Owenson before her marriage to Sir Thomas Morgan in 1817. Born into a prominent Anglo-Irish family, Owenson's literary career began in earnest in the late 18th century. She wrote under various pseudonyms, including "Sydney Owenson" and "Mrs. Morgan," and her works often explored social and political issues of the day. Owenson's literary output was diverse, encompassing novels, poetry, and plays. Her most famous works include "The Wild Irish Girl" (1806), "The O'Briens and the O'Flahertys" (1807), and "The Missionary" (1811). These novels, which dealt with Irish themes and social issues, gained her a large and devoted following both in Ireland and abroad. Despite her literary success, Owenson's personal life was marked by tragedy and scandal. Her marriage to Sir Thomas Morgan, a British diplomat, was unhappy, and the couple separated in 1821. Owenson later eloped with Captain George Smyth, with whom she had a son. She continued to write until her death in 1859, leaving behind a rich literary legacy that continues to be celebrated and studied today. This evocative portrait of Sydney Owenson, taken before her marriage, offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who defied convention and made her mark on Irish literature. With her expressive eyes and confident gaze, she seems poised to take on the world, and her story remains a fascinating chapter in the history of Irish literature and women's writing.
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