About Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor was English poet and literary critic, she was best known as a writer of verse for children. She received wide spread recognition for her writings and prose. Her sister, Jane Taylor was also a famous writer, who wrote famous children rhyme Twinkle, twinkle little star
Early life
Ann Taylor was born on January 30th, 1782. She was born in Islington, London, United Kingdom to her parents Isaac Taylor and Ann Taylor. Her father was an engraver and her mother was also a writer. She had total five siblings, Charles Taylor, Jane Taylor, Isaac Taylor, Josiah Taylor and Jeffrey Taylor. Her family was mainly involved in writing only, Ann’s father wrote instructional books and her mother also wrote numerous books on religious and spiritual topics. Her sister Jane Taylor was also famous writer, with whom she later collaborated for many wonderful writings. Her younger brother Josiah Taylor was involved in publishing work.
Career
Ann Taylor along with her sister Jane Taylor did amazing work in writing. Jane Taylor never married in her life and gave her entire to writing and poetry. Hey together wrote poetry, stories, plays etc., some of which were submitted to an annual Quaker journal, Minor's Pocket Book. In 1804, the publisher asked them to write a volume of children's verses, published in 1805 as Original Poems for Infant Minds. It became popular in England, remaining in print continuously into the 1880s, and was translated and published abroad as well. The critical and commercial success of Original Poemsstemmed from its fresh, often humorous verses which spoke to the experiences of children yet always conveyed a moral lesson. The most famous contribution was Ann's poem "My Mother," its sentimental view of middle-class motherhood making it one of the most wonderful poems of the century. The sisters' approach to moral teaching differed from previous literature, it was fresh and engaging.The success of their first volume led to additional books of poetry produced both individually and jointly, with occasional contributions from their father and brothers. The books often included Ann and Jane's engravings as illustrations. The bestselling Rhymes for the Nursery, published in 1806, included Jane's verse "Twinkle, twinkle, little star," still one of the best-known verses in English.
Personal Life and Death
Ann Taylor was married to Nonconformist Reverend Joseph Gilbert. They tied the wedding knot on December 24, 1813. Her husband proposed her before there meeting in person, because he was charmed by her writings and poems. The couple together gave birth to eight children. Even after marriage and kids, Ann kept writing. Her husband died on December 12, 1852, Ann wrote a memoir and eulogy for him. Ann Gilbert looked after her kids and life and ultimately died on December 20, 1866. She was buried next to her husband in Nottingham General Cemetery.
