Elizabeth Boyd

For the Scottish-born author and academic, see Elizabeth Reid Boyd. For the American film actress, see Betty Boyd.

Elizabeth Boyd
Born1710 (1710)
Died1745 (aged 34–35)
Pen nameLouisa or Eloisa
OccupationWriter, poet
LanguageEnglish
Years active1727-1745

Elizabeth Boyd (c. 1710 – 1745) was an English writer and poet who supported her family by writing novels, poetry, a play, and a periodical. She also wrote under the noms de plume Louisa or Eloisa. Boyd is one of three known members of the Shakespeare Ladies Club.

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