Ephelia - Restoration Woman Writer
The identity of the writer and poet Ephelia, whose writing was licensed by the king's censor in 1678, has long been disputed by scholars. Even whether Ephelia was a woman -- or a spoof or hoax perpetrated by male writers -- has not always been accepted.
Books About Ephelia - Restorationist Woman Writer
Find books about Ephelia, whose writing during the English Restoration was licensed by the king's censor.
Find books about Ephelia, whose writing during the English Restoration was licensed by the king's censor.
Butterfuly in My Net
Maureen E. Mulvihill writes about Ephelia focusing on her writings using images of butterflies -- and how this is connected with Mulvihill's conclusions about Ephelia's identity.
Maureen E. Mulvihill writes about Ephelia focusing on her writings using images of butterflies -- and how this is connected with Mulvihill's conclusions about Ephelia's identity.
"Butterfly" of the Restoration court: a preview of Lady Mary Villiers
Roger Stoddard discusses the "fragile" evidence for various claims about Ephelia's identity. May require a membership to read the full article; check for free trial.
Roger Stoddard discusses the "fragile" evidence for various claims about Ephelia's identity. May require a membership to read the full article; check for free trial.
Ephelia's voice: the authorship of 'Female Poems' (1679)
A scholarly article on Ephelia's identity, documenting several of the theories and the reasoning behind them. May require a membership to read the full article; check for free trial.
A scholarly article on Ephelia's identity, documenting several of the theories and the reasoning behind them. May require a membership to read the full article; check for free trial.
"Ephelia," the Restoration, Women
Writer Steve King details the current thinking, as of 2004, about the pseudonymous Restoration writer, Ephelia. He also includes mention of other women of the age -- including Rachel Speght who published a pamphlet in 1617 on women's rights.
Writer Steve King details the current thinking, as of 2004, about the pseudonymous Restoration writer, Ephelia. He also includes mention of other women of the age -- including Rachel Speght who published a pamphlet in 1617 on women's rights.
Etherege, Sir George
One of the candidates for the person behind the pseudonym Ephelia has been Sir George Etherege.
One of the candidates for the person behind the pseudonym Ephelia has been Sir George Etherege.
Thumbprints of "Ephelia" - The End of an Enigma
Detailed argument from Maureen E. Mulvihill on the identification of "Ephelia" with Mary Villiers, Duchess of Richmond and Lennox. Includes images.
Detailed argument from Maureen E. Mulvihill on the identification of "Ephelia" with Mary Villiers, Duchess of Richmond and Lennox. Includes images.