Mrs Loudon

Mrs. Loudon (1788 - 1860) was an Irish-born author and writer, best known for her novels in the early 19th century. Mrs. Loudon first gained recognition for her novels that explored themes of social class, morality, and personal dilemmas. Her works, including First Love: A Novel (1830), Fortune-Hunting: A Novel (1832), and Dilemmas of Pride, often depicted characters navigating the emotional and moral complexities of relationships, social expectations, and pride. Many of her novels were...See more

Mrs. Loudon (1788 - 1860) was an Irish-born author and writer, best known for her novels in the early 19th century. Mrs. Loudon first gained recognition for her novels that explored themes of social class, morality, and personal dilemmas. Her works, including First Love: A Novel (1830), Fortune-Hunting: A Novel (1832), and Dilemmas of Pride, often depicted characters navigating the emotional and moral complexities of relationships, social expectations, and pride. Many of her novels were concerned with the internal struggles of individuals-especially women-who had to balance personal desires with societal pressures, focusing on the intersection of love, class, and duty. Later in life, Mrs. Loudon transitioned to political writing, engaging with the social and political issues of her time. While she is not as widely remembered today, her novels contributed to the broader tradition of domestic fiction and moral novels, addressing the social realities and gender dynamics of the 19th century. See less