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Mary Howitt was an English poet most well known for her poem 'The Spider and the Fly' first published in 1829. she collaborated with her husband, the historian William Howitt, and together they wrote over 180 books. Mary was interested in Scandinavian literature and learned Swedish and Danish. She championed the Swedish feminist writer Frederika Bremer and translated her novels into English. She also translated several of Hans Christian Anderson's stories.
Mary Howitt was an English poet most well known for her poem 'The Spider and the Fly' first published in 1829. she collaborated with her husband, the historian William Howitt, and together they wrote over 180 books. Mary was interested in Scandinavian literature and learned Swedish and Danish. She championed the Swedish feminist writer Frederika Bremer and translated her novels into English. She also translated several of Hans Christian Anderson's stories.
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| Name: | Mary Howitt |
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| Gender: | Female |
| Nationality: | English |
| Date of birth: | 1799 |
| Date of death: | 1888 |
| Roles: | Poet; Translator; Author |
| Linked correspondent: | William Howitt (link opens in new window); Elizabeth Gaskell (link opens in new window) |
| Project person ID: | SLP083 |
| Image rights: | Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo |
