Elizabeth Carter
Elizabeth Carter (
pen name Eliza; 16 December 1717 – 19 February 1806) 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''.
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