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Entry: The Isle of Wight's Literary Connections - A87777779
Author: Bluebottle - U43530

An article about authors who have either lived on the Island, written something whilst on the Island or later wrote about the Island.

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WOW! BB, you should get an award from the Isle of Wight's Chamber of Commerce. They should give you the keys to the island or whatever. I have never seen this level of boosterism for anyplace in the USA or specific places in the UK. Thanks for sharing.

Hello BB

Another excellent entry may I put in a word for an author who I think may deserve a mention

Rev. Legh Richmond, a religious writer of the period, who was the curate of the nearby parish of Brading.

The author of "The Dairyman's Daughter" it is an early 19th century Christian religious booklet of 52 pages, which had a remarkably wide distribution and influence. It was a narrative of the religious experience of Elizabeth Wallbridge,

"The Dairyman's Daughter" was first issued in tract form in 1814 and that same year was published by the New England Tract Society in Boston. In 1828, 14 years after its first publication, its circulation exceeded four million copies in 19 languages, and the number of conversions from its perusal estimated in the thousands. Its popularity increased for several decades and it is estimated that more than ten million copies have been distributed in many languages. The success of the story led many to make the pilgrimage to Arreton to visit the grave of The Dairyman's Daughter, including Queen Victoria. Some even came from America, or further afield, and the lasting power of the story was such that the simple chair on which Miss Wallbridge sat when talking with Rev Richmond was preserved and in 1836 sent to America, where it remains in the possession of the American Tract Society. A chapel was erected in her memory on the main road between Arreton and Apse Heath. Now closed and converted to a residence, the foundation stone is still visible from the road. (information from wikipedia cut and paste to save time)

What do you think

Sorry

I was reading from the bottom scrub the last post

I'm glad you both enjoyed reading this. I'm pleased you've heard of Legh Richmond – yes, I have included a bit about him. I didn't know he was so successful in America, though. I am initially sceptical of anything mentioned on Wikipedia – but it appears to be confirmed by http://www.lutterworth.com/pub/from%20dairymans%20ch4.pdf

Incidentally, there were many authors who I've not mentioned as I don't think they're famous outside the Island. If you've heard of any of these people, let me know.

Frances Barclay – Victorian novelist buried in Seaview
Elizabeth Daish - Coppins Bridge Saga
Patrick Gale
Undercliff series – Wendy K Harris - www.wendykharris.com
Diana Kimpton – writer of children's books - www.dianakimpton.co.uk
Patricia Sibley – died 2004 aged 76
Janet Mary Tomson – born in Shanklin, written historical novels set on the Island as well as books on Island facts.

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Updated - Now with added Osborne, Lambs, Reynolds, Turgenev, Stacpoole and Heath-Stubbs

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h2g2's claim to fame may become the thoroughness of the Guide in regard to what is obviously the most important spot in the UK. The paragraph on Shakespeare is my favourite.

This is quite wonderful, as always. I have nothing to add. I think you've probably got them all.

This magnum opus on the IoW continues to grow

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I would have said <...famously portrayed in Winnie-the-Pooh>>

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Good spots there, h5ringer, both now corrected.

*Note to self, when I'm back, update the back-up*

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By Hooke or by Wilkes, this now contains added Hooke and Wilkes.

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Any more comments?

Hiya, me again.

"He also parodied Alexander Pope's An Essay on Man with his own An Essay on Woman, which was declared to be obscene and was a successful politician, being Lord Mayor of London between 1774-1775. "
-This almost sounds like the Essay was declared to be both obscene and then a politician, which confused me a bit. Could we have a comma to break that up for me please?

"Born in Newport, when her minister father died penniless, and dying in Bonchurch"
-On a second reading I know what you mean, but ona first reading this is confusing. Perhaps 'buried' rather than 'dying' would be easier on my brain.

"Born in Ryde, he was a music correspondent for the times "
-times or Times? Gods, I am nit picking now, aren't I.

Laura MacDonald doesn't have any dates.

In the Summary boxes in the table at the bottom, some end with full stops and others don't.

"About Charles at Carisbrooke"
-One assumes this is Charles I; could you make that clear? Ta.

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Can I have a now please??

to the ready Good PRing Vip. Thanks

More excellent points raised! I've definitely missed your scouting around, Vip! Have a

The Wilkes section should be clearer now.
As I later mention that Elizabeth Sewell is buried in Bonchurch, I've deleted the first mention of her dying there.
times or Times? Sometimes times, other times Times. This time it was Times.
Laura MacDonald doesn't have any dates.
Just because she's single, it doesn't mean that you should rub it in...
Seriously, through, she is mentioned as existing by Janet Mary Tomson (writing as Jan Toms), in more than one book, and I've found Jan Toms to be someone who can be relied on to get her facts right, but I can't find any information about her anywhere else. This is probably partly due to snobbery (not everyone considers Mills & Boon to be literature) and I do not know for certain whether or not Laura MacDonald uses a pen-name, and if so, is Laura MacDonald her real or pen name? So in truth, I don't know when she was born and as Jan Toms is a current author, I have read nothing to indicate that she is dead.
The summary table is now consistent and Charles is explained.

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