E. D. E. N. Southworth | |
|---|---|
 Southworth circa 1860 | |
| Born | Emma Nevitte December 26, 1819 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | June 30, 1899 (aged 79) Georgetown, Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | American |
| Notable works | The Hidden Hand |
| Spouse | Frederick H. Southworth |
Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth (December 26, 1819 – June 30, 1899) was an American writer of more than 60 novels in the latter part of the 19th century. She was the most popular American novelist of her day.[1][2]
In her novels, her heroines often challenge modern perceptions of Victorian feminine domesticity by showing virtue as naturally allied to wit, adventure, and rebellion to remedy any unfortunate situation.[3] Though The Hidden Hand (1859) was her most popular novel, Southworth's favorite of her works was her novel Ishmael (1876).[4]
- ^ "Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth", in Uncle Tom's Cabin and American Culture, Retrieved 7 March 2016
- ^ Baym, Nina. "E.D.E.N. Southworth's The Hidden Hand" Archived March 5, 2016, at the Wayback Machine, introduction to Oxford Popular Fiction Series edition of The Hidden Hand (1997)
- ^ "E.D.E.N. SOUTHWORTH (1819 – 1899)". www.librarycompany.org. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
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