Eliza Haywood

thumb|Haywood (1725) Eliza Haywood (c. 1693 – 25 February 1756), born Elizabeth Fowler, was an English writer, actress and publisher. An increase in interest and recognition of Haywood’s literary works began in the 1980s. Described as "prolific even by the standards of a prolific age," Haywood wrote and published over seventy works during her lifetime including fiction, drama, translations, poetry, conduct literature and periodicals. Haywood is a significant figure of the 18th century as one of the important founders of the novel in English. Today she is studied primarily as a novelist. Quotes Be just before you're generous. Quote from: 1001 quotations to inspire you before you die; Quintessence Editions Ltd., 2016, ISBN 978-1-84403-895-4 External links Category:Novelists from England Category:Essayists from England Category:Poets from England Category:Playwrights from England Category:Publishers from England Category:Women authors from England Category:Actresses from England Category:1693 births Category:1756 deaths