Death of Anna Letita Barbauld
Anna Letitia Barbauld passed away on March 9, 1825, in Stoke Newington, London. She was nearly 82 years old at the time of her death. Barbauld had spent her later years in Stoke Newington, continuing to write and engage in literary activities despite facing criticism for her political views. Her death marked the end of a long and influential career as a poet, essayist, literary critic, and educator. Barbauld's contributions to literature, particularly her innovative works for children and her advocacy for social and political reform, left a lasting legacy.
Foundation, Poetry. “Anna Lætitia Barbauld.” Poetry Foundation, 15 May 2020, www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/anna-laetitia-barbauld.