Selected Poems

Mary Robinson, born in 1758, was a multifaceted talent—poet, novelist, and actress—whose brief yet luminous stage career caught the attention of the Prince Regent, leading to scandalous notoriety. Following a debilitating accident in 1783, she channeled her experiences into prolific literary output during the 1790s, producing notable works in verse and fiction. Despite her initial fame, Victorian attitudes led to her obscurity after death. Recently, renewed interest in her life and writings has emerged, highlighting the interplay between her personal struggles and literary contributions.