1762

First Published Work: The Search After Happiness

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What happened

At the age of seventeen, Hannah More published her first work, 'The Search After Happiness,' a pastoral drama that garnered attention in literary circles. This publication marked her entry into the world of literature and showcased her talent for writing. The success of this work encouraged her to pursue a career as a writer, setting the stage for her future literary endeavors.

Literary impact

The early success of 'The Search After Happiness' established More as a promising young writer and laid the groundwork for her subsequent works. It also reflected her early themes of morality and the quest for fulfillment, which would continue to resonate throughout her later writings.

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