mrs. humphrey ward
Definition
Proper noun: * Mrs. Humphrey Ward: The pen name of Mary Augusta Ward, a British novelist and social activist of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is noted for her popular novels depicting contemporary social and religious issues and for her public opposition to women's suffrage.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- "Mrs. Humphrey Ward's novel 'Robert Elsmere' was a sensational bestseller in its day."
- The literary society is hosting a lecture on the works of Mrs. Humphrey Ward.
- Despite being a successful author, Mrs. Humphrey Ward famously argued against giving women the right to vote.
Advanced Usage
- The name is often used in historical and literary contexts to discuss the paradox of a powerful, influential woman who campaigned against political rights for her own sex.
- The legacy of Mrs. Humphrey Ward is complex, intertwining literary achievement with controversial political activism.
Variants and Related Words
- Mary Augusta Ward: Her birth name.
- Humphry Ward: Her husband, the art critic Thomas Humphry Ward, from whom her pen name was derived.
Synonyms
- Mary Augusta Ward (direct synonym, her real name).
- Novelist, author, public figure (general descriptive terms).
Related Idioms or Phrases
- No direct idioms exist for this proper name. It is referenced directly in discussions of Edwardian literature and the women's suffrage movement.
Noun
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English writer of novels who was an active opponent of the women's suffrage movement (1851-1920)
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