Hannah Cowley (1743 - 1809)

Hannah Cowley (14 March 1743 – 11 March 1809) was an English dramatist and poet. Cowley's plays and poetry did not enjoy wide popularity after the nineteenth century, but her plays were produced frequently during her lifetime. The major themes of her plays revolve around marriage and how women strive to overcome the injustices imposed by family life and social custom.