Friendship with Female Poets
Poet involved
What happened
In the early 1700s, Mary Monck developed friendships with other female poets and writers, which provided her with a supportive network in a male-dominated literary world. These connections were primarily fostered through correspondence and literary salons in Dublin.
Literary impact
These friendships likely encouraged Monck to pursue her poetic ambitions despite societal constraints. The exchange of ideas and support among women writers enriched her work, allowing her to explore themes of gender and identity in her poetry.
Source: Wikipedia
