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Felicia Hemans (née Browne) was an English poet most well known for her poem 'Casabianca' which begins "The boy stood on the burning deck". She also created the phrase "The stately homes of England". Hemans was well regarded by poets including William Wordsworth. She died of dropsy at the age of 41.
Felicia Hemans (née Browne) was an English poet most well known for her poem 'Casabianca' which begins "The boy stood on the burning deck". She also created the phrase "The stately homes of England". Hemans was well regarded by poets including William Wordsworth. She died of dropsy at the age of 41.
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| Title: | Letter from Felicia Hemans |
|---|---|
| Description: | Felicia Hemans' letter is addressed to Louis Theodore Ventouillac who was Professor of French Literature and worked as an editor and translator for Sampson Low. She mentions Rev Thomas Dale, the editor of 'The Iris'. She declines a request (most likely to contribute to the religious magazine) on account of her health. |
| Address: | Wavertree |
| Physical description: | Sampson Low Letters, Volume 1, 4 pages ; letter folds are visible with delivery address on reverse. Red wax seal. Small tear and Some minor glue seepage. |
| Type of letter: | Discussion of work published or forthcoming, including copyright |
| Rights statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | No further use without permission. Contact university-archive@open.ac.uk |
| Image rights: | © National Portrait Gallery. London. cc-by-nc-nd Robert Cabell Roffe published by John Limbird after Edward Robertson stipple engraving circa 1825-1835 |
| Identifier: | SL_83 |
