Jane Porter was an English historical novelist, dramatist and literary figure, and one of the most popular writers of her time. Her bestselling novels, Thaddeus of Warsaw (1803) and The Scottish Chiefs (1810) are seen as among the earliest historical novels in a modern style and among the first to become bestsellers. They were abridged and remained popular among children well into the twentieth century.
In her later years, Porter continued to write pieces for journals. Many appeared anonymously or were simply signed "J. P." Her wide-ranging topics included Peter the Great, Simón Bolívar, and the African explorer Dixon Denham.
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Scottish historical novelist, dramatist and literary figure (1776-1850)
| Born | 1775 or 1776? |
| Died | 24 May 1850 |
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Jane Porter
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Scottish historical novelist, dramatist and literary figure (1776-1850)
| Born | 1775 or 1776? |
| Died | 24 May 1850 |
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- OLID: OL763503A
- ISNI: 0000000110625707
- Library of Congress Names: n82158316
- LibriVox: 797
- Project Gutenberg: 1942
- SBN/ICCU (National Library Service of Italy): NAPV129620
- VIAF: 51964829
- Wikidata: Q3161890
- Inventaire.io: wd:Q3161890
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