Charlotte Smith

Charlotte Smith was an English poet who is remembered for her Elegiac Sonnets written in 1783 while she was in debtor’s prison. She also published several interesting longer poems that explored the social justice system and class division.

Huge Vapours Brood above the Clifted Shore

‘Huge Vapours Brood above the Clifted Shore’ by Charlotte Smith describes a brooding storm the lighted paths of life one might choose to follow.

On Being Cautioned Against Walking on an Headland..

‘On Being Cautioned Against Walking on an Headland…’, describes a wandering “Lunatic” and the freedom he has from niceties and the fear of death.