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Lifetime: 1835 - 1868 Passed: ≈ 156 years ago

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Adah Isaacs Menken

Books by Adah Isaacs Menken

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Infelicia

Poetry History Non-Fiction Biography
19th century Society Passion Civil War Feminism Poetry Women Introspection American Literature Scandal Performance Judaism

Infelicia is a collection of poems by Adah Isaacs Menken, a 19th-century writer, actress, and social figure known for her unconventional life and bold expressions. The poems reflect on themes of personal identity, societal expectations, and the compl...