Mary Elizabeth Wilson Sherwood | |
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| Born | Mary Elizabeth Wilson October 27, 1826 Keene, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | August 12, 1903 (aged 76) New York, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Author |
| Spouse | John Sherwood (m. 1851 – 1894/1895; his death) |
| Children | 4 |
Mary Elizabeth Sherwood (pen names: M. E. W. S., M.E.W. Sherwood, Mrs. John Sherwood; nee Wilson; October 27, 1826 – September 12, 1903) was an American author and socialite.[1] She wrote short stories, poetry, several books, and etiquette manuals, in addition to contributing to many magazines and translating poems from European languages. Among her writings are The Sarcasm of Destiny, A Transplanted Rose, Manners and Social Usages, Sweet Briar, and Roxobel. [2] Better known as Mrs. John Sherwood, some of her literary works were published as "M.E.W.S." or "M.E.W. Sherwood".[3]
Sherwood gave readings in parlors for charitable objects, making selections from her own works, and made eight trips to Europe. [4] She was decorated with the insignia of Officier d'Academie.
- ^ Castagna, Joann E. (2000). "Sherwood, Mary Elizabeth Wilson (1826-1903), socialite and writer". American National Biography. doi:10.1093/anb/9780198606697.article.1601498. ISBN 978-0-19-860669-7. Retrieved March 12, 2019.
- ^ Warner, Cunliffe & Thorndike 1917, p. 577.
- ^ Leypoldt 1903, p. 455.
- ^ Johnson & Brown 1904, p. 368.