Hannah More

Overview 

Hannah More, born in Fishponds, Bristol, England on February 2, 1745, to a very religious family. With a finer appreciation for education and learning, Hannah was a very studious and keen learner. With a vicid imagination she carried family tradition but pursing writing and artistic endeavors. Hannah initially started off with pastoral plays. Her book The Search after Happiness was a huge success. She was to be set to marry William Turner, however after six years and no wedding and a reluctant groom, the engagement was called off. This affected Hannah profoundly, however as compensation More was to receive  £200 annuity from Turner. This allowing her to dedicate even more time toward her writing and literature. Hannah’s skills and abilities, put her into many social skills of like minded talents, including Frances Boscawen, Elizabeth Carter, Elizabeth Vesey and Hester Chapone. To celebrate her close friends she wrote the poem The Bas Bleu. As a Philanthropist, and never having neglected her fondness of education, Hannah set up several schools and colleges. She spent her later years aiding, helping and surrounded by keen, grateful, impressionable, young children.