Elizabeth Carter
English poet, classicist, writer and translator
Died when: 88 years 65 days (1058 months)Star Sign: Sagittarius
Elizabeth Carter (pen name Eliza; 16 December 1717 – 19 February 1806) was an English poet, classicist, writer, translator, linguist, and polymath.As one of the Bluestocking Circle that surrounded Elizabeth Montagu, she earned respect for the first English translation of the 2nd-century Discourses of Epictetus.
She also published poems and translated from French and Italian, and corresponded profusely.Among her many eminent friends were Elizabeth Montagu, Hannah More, Hester Chapone and other Bluestocking members.
Also close friends were Anne Hunter, a poet and socialite, and Mary Delany.She befriended Samuel Johnson, editing some editions of his periodical The Rambler.
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