Geraldine Jewsbury, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Geraldine Jewsbury

British writer

Date of Birth: 22-Aug-1812

Place of Birth: Measham, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 23-Sep-1880

Profession: writer, novelist

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Geraldine Jewsbury

  • Geraldine Endsor Jewsbury (22 August 1812 – 23 September 1880) was an English novelist, book reviewer and literary figure in London, best known for popular novels such as Zoe: the History of Two Lives and reviews for the literary periodical the Athenaeum.
  • Jewsbury never married, but enjoyed intimate friendships, notably with Jane Carlyle, wife of the essayist Thomas Carlyle.
  • Jewsbury's romantic feelings for her and the complexity of their relations are reflected in Jewsbury's writings.
  • She also wrote encouraging other women to reach their full potential.

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