Jean Ingelow (1820 – 1897) was one of the more famous poets of the period, indeed many people suggested that she should succeed Alfred, Lord Tennyson as the first female Poet Laureate when he died in 1892. Mopsa the Fairy, written in 1869 is one of her more enduring stories. It is a delightful fantasy about a young boy who discovers a nest of young fairies and tells of their adventures together.

This is the second part of a collection of poetry written by English female poets. This part of From Queen's Gardens is a collection of 30 poems by Jean Ingelow. - Summary by Carolin

volunteers bring you 13 recordings of Work by Jean Ingelow. This was the Weekly Poetry project for November 20, 2022. ------ Jean Ingelow was an English poet and novelist, who gained sudden fame in 1863. She also wrote several stories for children. This sonnet is taken from Poems by Jean Ingelow, In Two Volumes, Volume II. by Jean Ingelow - Summary by Wikipedia