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Elizabeth Bentley

Elizabeth Bentley, an English poet whose life spanned from 1767 to 1839, emerged from the labouring classes of the eighteenth century. She stands as one of a select group of British and Irish writers originating from humble backgrounds during that era.

Though known as a local poet, Bentley's work engaged with significant political and social concerns of her time. Her writings offer a glimpse into the perspectives of those less often heard in the broader literary and public discourse of the period.

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