To the Forgotten Dead
Come, let us drink in silence ere we part.
To every…
Margaret L. Woods, born Margaret Louisa Bradley on November 20, 1855, in Rugby, England, was a notable British writer and poet of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The daughter of George Granville Bradley, a celebrated Dean of Westminster, Margaret was immersed in an intellectually stimulating environment from a young age. She honed her literary talents at Somerville Hall, Oxford, where she found herself at the heart of a burgeoning women's educational movement.
In 1879, she married Henry George Woods, an Oxford don and later the President of Trinity College. Her husband's academic career allowed Margaret to travel extensively, experiences that indelibly shaped her literary output. Margaret's oeuvre is distinguished by its narrative breadth, ranging from poetry to novels, with a notable mastery of historical and sociopolitical themes. Her acclaimed works include the novel "A Village Tragedy" (1887) and the poetry collection "Lyrics and Ballads" (1889), both of which reflect her deep engagement with human emotion and social realities.
Margaret L. Woods's dedication to literature extended beyond her publications; she was an active participant in literary circles, correspondence, and mentorship. She passed away on December 1, 1945, leaving behind a legacy of literary contributions that continue to be studied and appreciated for their reflective prose and poetic elegance.