“by the general love of scandal and detraction in Dublin, one might reasonably imagine they were all to feed themselves through the holes which they had made in the characters of others.”
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Memoirs of Laetitia Pilkington
This work is a first-person account of Laetitia Pilkington's life, including her travels and social interactions during the 18th century. more
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Laetitia Pilkington
Laetitia Pilkington was an English poet recognized for her early 18th-century works. Born in 1712 and dying on July 29, 1750, her poetry was characterized by wit and sophistication. She was one of the few female poets of her time to gain recognition. more
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