Cooper, Edith Emma (pseudonym “Michael Field”) (F)

Surname: Cooper
Forename(s): Edith Emma
b. 12 January 1862. d. 13 December 1913. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet, verse dramatist, diarist. Pseudonyms: “Isla Leigh,” “Michael Field.” Aestheticist. Niece and ward of Katharine Harris Bradley. Cooper and Bradley lived together as lovers, writing collaboratively and prolifically under the pseudonym “Michael Field.” They were part of a large literary circle that included Robert Browning, Oscar Wilde, Vernon Lee, J. A. Symons, Charles Ricketts and Charles Shannon. Converted to Catholicism in 1907. Biographical information: Orlando. (AC)

Poems associated with this person

Total poems: 6
Poem title Date Periodical Roles id #
IV. Del Dolor L’Ora e Venuta 1891-01 The Century Guild Hobby Horse Poet 8910
III. Eurydice, Respice 1891-01 The Century Guild Hobby Horse Poet 8909
I. Nella Trista Valle 1891-01 The Century Guild Hobby Horse Poet 8906
II. Che Farò Senz’ Eurydice? 1891-01 The Century Guild Hobby Horse Poet 8908
July 1897 Pageant Poet 1102
Renewal 1897 Pageant Poet 1132