Jane Porter

Jane Porter (3 December 1775 – 24 May 1850) was an English historical novelist, dramatist and literary figure. 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.

Jane Porter
Jane Porter, from The Ladies' Monthly Museum
Born(1776-01-17)17 January 1776
Durham, England, UK
Died24 May 1850(1850-05-24) (aged 74)
Bristol, England, UK
OccupationNovelist
NationalityEnglish
CitizenshipKingdom of Great Britain
Period1803–1840
GenreHistorical fiction
SubjectHistorical documentary
Notable worksThe Scottish Chiefs
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