Dinah Craik
English author and poet with 'John Halifax, Gentleman'
Born
Died
1887
138 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
England
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An English author and poet, created a significant body of work during the 19th century. 'John Halifax, Gentleman' emerged as the most celebrated novel, becoming a classic of Victorian literature. Other literary works included novels and poems that explored themes of social justice and the human experience. Also contributed to literary magazines and engaged in social discourse of the time. Her writing style combined sentimentality with keen observation, marking a distinctive voice in the literary landscape of the era.
'John Halifax, Gentleman'
Wrote novels exploring social issues
Contributed to literary magazines
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