Lizzie Doten

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Doten (1827-1913) was an American poet and a prominent spiritualist lecturer, trance speaker, and writer. She was known for her supposed ability to channel poetry from Edgar Allan Poe after his death, as well as her own original poetry. Doten was also a leading figure in the spiritualist movement of the 19th century.

Principles

Doten was a staunch believer in spiritualism, which is the belief that it is possible to communicate with the spirits of the dead. She also believed in the power of the human mind to heal and to transcend the physical world. Doten's poetry often reflected her spiritual beliefs, and she often used her platform to speak out about the importance of love, compassion, and peace.

Famous for

Doten is famous for her supposed ability to channel poetry from Edgar Allan Poe after his death. Her poems, which were published in a collection titled "Poems from the Inner Life," were met with critical acclaim and public fascination. Doten also gained fame for her own original poetry, which was praised for its beauty, depth, and originality.

Notable works

• Poems from the Inner Life (1863)
• Poems (1866)
• Memoir of Elizabeth Doten (1889)
• Poems of Lizzie Doten (1914)

Philosophy

Doten's philosophy was based on the belief in the immortality of the soul and the power of love and compassion. She believed that we are all connected to each other and to the spirit world, and that we have the power to create a better world through our thoughts and actions.

Death and legacy

Doten died on January 15, 1913, at the age of 85. She is remembered as one of the most important poets and spiritualist figures of the 19th century. Her work continues to inspire and challenge readers to this day.

Interesting facts

• Doten was born in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1827.
• She began developing her mediumistic abilities at a young age.
• She first came to public attention in 1854, when she began giving trance lectures and channeling poetry from Edgar Allan Poe.
• Doten's poetry was praised by critics for its beauty, originality, and spiritual depth.
• She was a leading figure in the spiritualist movement of the 19th century, and she traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe giving lectures and demonstrations of her mediumistic abilities.
• Doten died in 1913 at the age of 85.

Doten was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to her poetry and her spiritual beliefs. She was a true pioneer in the field of spiritualism, and her legacy continues to inspire people to this day.