Maria Smith Abdy, poet
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Maria Smith Abdy

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About Maria Smith Abdy

1797-1867/EnglishMaria Abdy, née Smith (c. 1797-1867) was an English poet, the daughter of Richard Smith who was a solicitor. Maria was the niece of James and Horace Smith who were the authors of the comedy book "Rejected Addresses", written in 1812. Maria was also the ni

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Yes, bright the velvet lawn appears,And fair the blooming bowers;
— Maria Smith Abdy
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The Broken Ties of happier days,How often do they seem
— Maria Smith Abdy
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