Hawkins, Laetitia Matilda (1759–1835)

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Hawkins, Laetitia Matilda (1759–1835)

British novelist and memoirist. Born Laetitia Matilda Hawkins, 1759 in London, England; died 1835 in Twickenham, Middlesex, England; dau. of Sir John Hawkins and Sidney Storer.

Published Letters on the Female Mind: Its Powers and Pursuits (1793), which expresses anti-feminist and pro-slavery sentiments; other writings include Rosanne, or Father's Labour Lost (1814), Anecdotes, Biographical Sketches and Memoirs (1823), Annaline, or Motive Hunting (1824), and Memoirs (1978); believed in firm discipline but humanity towards children and servants.

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