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Lizzie Doten

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Lizzie Doten

American Poet


Who was Lizzie Doten?

Lizzie Doten was an American poet. She was born on April 1, 1827 at Plymouth, Massachusetts. She is known for publishing "Poems from the Inner Life" in 1863, which is considered to be one of the first books of spiritual poetry written by a woman in America. The collection was widely acclaimed and inspired many others to write in a similar vein. Lizzie Doten's work reflects her deep spiritual beliefs and explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning. Although she lived in an era when women's voices were often dismissed or marginalized, her work has endured and continues to be studied and appreciated by scholars and lovers of poetry. Lizzie Doten passed away on January 15, 1913 at the age of 85.


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