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About Elizabeth Carter
Elizabeth Carter was an English poet, classicist, writer, translator, and linguist. As one of the Bluestocking Circle that surrounded Elizabeth Montagu, she earned respect for the first English translation of the 2nd-century Discourses of Epictetus. She also published poems and translated from French and Italian, and corresponded profusely. Among her many eminent friends were Elizabeth Montagu, Hannah More, Hester Chapone and other Bluestocking members. Also close friends were Anne Hunter, a poet and socialite, and Mary Delany. She befriended Samuel Johnson, editing some editions of his periodical The Rambler.
Everything about Elizabeth Carter →- Occupation
- linguist, poet, classical scholar, writer
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Kubu
- Born
- December 16, 1717, 1717
- Died
- February 19, 1806, 1806