This book is a tribute to Mrs. Elizabeth Carter, one of the most remarkable women of the 18th century, and a celebrated writer, translator, and classical scholar. The memoir, written by her close friend Montagu Pennington, provides a vivid portrait of Mrs. Carter's life, her passions, and her achievements. The book also includes a new edition of her poems, some of which have never been published before, and her notes on the Bible and apologetics. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the intellectual and cultural history of the Georgian era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.