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Eliza Haywood

(1693–1756) Novelist Kingdom of Great Britain

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Eliza Haywood was a novelist from the Kingdom of Great Britain, best known for Fantomina.

Quick Facts About Eliza Haywood

Born
January 1, 1693
Died
February 25, 1756
Nationality
Kingdom of Great Britain
Profession
Novelist
Notable works
Fantomina

About Eliza Haywood

Eliza Haywood, was an English writer, actress and publisher. An increase in interest and recognition of Haywood's literary works began in the 1980s. Described as "prolific even by the standards of a prolific age", Haywood wrote and published over 70 works in her lifetime, including fiction, drama, translations, poetry, conduct literature and periodicals. Haywood today is studied primarily as one of the 18th-century founders of the novel in English. She is especially famous for her novel Love in Excess (1719-20).

Biography source: Wikipedia

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