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Lost Poems of 19th Century Forest Poetess Found
6 Apr
Summary
- Lost poems and manuscripts from the 19th century by Catherine Drew have been compiled into a new book.
- Drew's work vividly chronicles the industrial revolution's transformation of the Forest of Dean.
- Researchers uncovered entire handwritten manuscripts previously unknown to them.
Lost literary treasures from the 19th century, comprising poems and manuscripts by Catherine Drew, have been transformed into a published book. This collection honors the legacy of Drew, often referred to as 'The Forest Poetess'.
University researchers unearthed these significant works from the Forest of Dean Writers Collection. Drew, born in 1784, is recognized for her exceptional ability to document the industrial revolution as coal and iron industries reshaped the rural environment.
Her poems are noted for their specificity and vivid descriptions of real places, people, and events, serving as valuable historical accounts. Researchers previously knew of only a few of her poems, but the discovery of entire handwritten manuscripts has shed new light on her prolific output.
