#ElizabethInchbald
Explored the current exhibit @chawtonhouse.bsky.social, “Sisters of the Pen,” which illuminates #WomenWriters who were inspirations to, and inspired by, #JaneAusten.
Pictured here:
1. Portrait of #ElizabethInchbald
2. ‘Agnes Grey’ by #AnneBrontë
3. Illustration from ‘Camilla’ by #FrancesBurney
October 27, 2025 at 10:06 PM
« Novel to novel, these women were sending messages to each other: the law will not protect you, so take steps to protect yourself. » www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/0...

#janeausten #mariaedgeworth #elizabethinchbald #charlottelennox #hannahmore #annradcliffe #charlottesmith #hesterthralepiozzi
Review | Jane Austen’s favorite writers finally get their due
In “Jane Austen’s Bookshelf,” rare-book dealer Rebecca Romney discovers overlooked women authors who inspired the famous novelist.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 11, 2025 at 11:44 AM