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emmavardy2: Amelia Opie. Writer and abolitionist.

james_grande: Archive haunting in Amelia Opie’s Norwich

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opie_amelia: Just found out about Taylor Swift’s song, “The Lakes”. We, the Romantics, are still remembered. Feeling profoundly proud of myself and my fellow soulmates.

opie_amelia: “Feminism is not about making women stronger, it is about changing the way the world perceives that strength” Unknown.

opie_amelia: Thread of my thoughts.

opie_amelia: Nothing but void, that is what I feel when I think about industrialization.

opie_amelia: Everyone’s goal should be to end patriarchy

opie_amelia: Sometimes, strength resides in our weakness. What do we mean with weakness though?

opie_amelia: The lack of humanity sadly defines today’s society. What could revert this notion? Art. Art humanises.

opie_amelia: Rather dead than a conformist

opie_amelia: Many times I wonder what else would I be if I were not a poet. It is then that I realise that I would be nothing but a wandering dead soul.

opie_amelia: The silence in nature speaks much more than the empty human word

opie_amelia: Why are people against feminism? Why shouldn’t women have the same rights as men?

opie_amelia: To what extent have class inequalities bothered me, so that I have had the audacity to forget to also fight for my rights as a woman in this unbearable society?

opie_amelia: Am I really ahead of time or just out of it?

opie_amelia: I miss my usual meetings with Godwin, Wollstonecraft and Inchbald in London

opie_amelia: Did the French Revolution actually change anything?

opie_amelia: We do trust that what has “changed” can change again.

opie_amelia: Feeling remarkably inspired by this quote, said by my dear friend, Mary Wollstonecraft: “Let woman share the rights and she will emulate the virtues of man: for she must grow more perfect when emancipated.”

opie_amelia: It is sad that I am recognized as a female romantic author, instead of a First Generation of Romanticism poet

opie_amelia: I once rejoiced, sweet evening gale, To see thy breath the poplar wave; But now it makes my cheek turn pale, It waves the grass o’er Henry’s grave.

opie_amelia: Ah! setting sun! how changed I seem! I to thy rays prefer deep gloom, — Since now, alas! I see them beam Upon my Henry’s lonely tomb.

opie_amelia: Sweet evening gale, howe’er I seem, I wish thee o’er my sod to wave; Ah! setting sun! soon mayst thou beam On mine, as well as Henry’s grave!

opie_amelia: When I listen to music I feel so inspired

opie_amelia: Will women ever have equal rights?

opie_amelia: As my beloved friend, William Godwin, once said: “God himself has no right to be a tyrant”.

opie_amelia: Thank you my dear, for this lovely portrait that you have painted for me. Eternally grateful for the love and support.

opie_amelia: Why are people against feminism? Why shouldn’t women have the same rights as men?

opie_amelia: “Purposefulness without purpose.” - Kant

opie_amelia: I missed you terribly when I was ill. I have no female friend and neighbour; and men are not the thing on such occasions.

opie_amelia: "How dear to me the twilight hour! It breathes, it speaks of pleasures past; When Laura sought this humble bower, And o'er it courtly splendours cast." I can't help but be inspired with this view:

opie_amelia: walks, my gateway towards inspiration…

opie_amelia: Did the French Revolution actually change anything?

opie_amelia: Am I really ahead of time or just out of it?

opie_amelia: We do trust that what has “changed” can change again.

opie_amelia: It is sad that I am recognized as a female romantic author, instead of a First Generation of Romanticism poet

opie_amelia: "While many a fond and blooming maid Attempts thy heart to gain; And, by thy fatal smile betrayed, Thinks not she strives in vain: While in those eyes of tender blue They aswering passion see, And in thy sweet expression view The charm that conquered me" ~ for my dear Henry

opie_amelia: walks, my gateway towards inspiration

opie_amelia: Thread of my poem, “The Moon and the Comet”

opie_amelia: This fact is clear....Both man and woman Prize not what's good, but what's uncommon ; And most delighted still they are, Not with the excellent, but rare,.... I could of this give proofs most stable, But, par exemple , take a fable.

opie_amelia: 'T was night....but still a mimic day Shone softly forth from milky way; For now the bright unclouded moon 'Was riding in her highest noon....' Who, as she slowly sailed along, Beheld a most unusual throng With eyes upraised devoutly gazing,

opie_amelia: And heard, "Behold! see there! amazing!" "What can this mean?" dame Cynthia said, "Perhaps," and high she drew her head, "Perhaps that I to earth tonight Shine with unwonted beauty bright; And therefore mortals in amaze Come crowding forth on me to gaze;"

opie_amelia: And then,....for heavenly beauties love, Like earthly ones, applause to move,.... She stooped, within a lake below To see how looked her sparkling brow: And as her crescent she adjusted, She thought, if mirrors might be trusted, That night, so wondrous was her beauty,

opie_amelia: To gaze on her was mortals' duty. But O! sad fall to female pride! She soon with wondering looks descried 'Twas not on her that eyes were turned; For her no curious ardour burned; At her no telescopes were aimed,

opie_amelia: Nor wonder at her charms proclaimed;.... Some other idol now, she found, Had fickle man in fetters bound; And Cynthia was compelled to own, Unseen her matchless beauty shone. "But what," she cried, "thus rivals me?

opie_amelia: I all the stars and planets see.... Orion has his belt in order; Of Saturn's ring bright shines the border; Mars sports his coat of reddest hue; The Bear has put his horses to;.... But still, these sights so oft are seen,

opie_amelia: There's nothing new in them I ween: And after all I know the cry Is, 'they are nought when I am by....' 'Tis strange; and I shall surely pout Until I've found my rival out."

opie_amelia: This said, she looked on every side With eager looks of wounded pride, And round with all the spite inspected Of conscious beauty quite neglected; When, lo! she saw with wondring breast,

opie_amelia: Just twinkling in the northern west, And dimly seen, since seen from far, A rayless, misty, long-tailed star; While homage from her charms was ravished, To be on this poor Comet lavished!

opie_amelia: W--k--e, beware! Though amateurs, And nobles, artists, connoisseurs, Thy works admire, thy skill commend, And smiling o'er thy canvass bend, Thy powers will be no more respected,

opie_amelia: Thy crowded easel soon neglected, If ever artist should appear (The comet of dame fashion's sphere,) Who works to wondering London shows Not done with fingers, but with....toes.

opie_amelia: “Comet and the Moon” Picture by Yuri Beletsky

opie_amelia: To what extent have class inequalities bothered me, so that I have had the audacity to forget to also fight for my rights as a woman in this unbearable society?

opie_amelia: From now on, my texts will have the same feminist load as political.

chloewigsmith: Dr Roxanne Eberle’s research on Amelia Opie is brilliant and inspiring. Please come along if you’re in York. All welcome!

johnsimkin: Amelia Opie was not only an anti-slavery campaigner but also a talented novelist. Her husband John Opie was a successful portrait artist who came from a working-class background. That is why we have some lovely paintings of her.

johnsimkin: On this day in 1769 Amelia Opie, an opponent of slavery and supporter of parliamentary reform is born.

johnsimkin: Today in history concerns stories about Eustace Chapuys (1533), Amelia Opie (1769), Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815), Thomas Burt (1837), Elizabeth Gaskell (1865), Rachel Barrett (1874), Mary Phillips (1907), Leon Trotsky (1927) and Seymour Hersh (1969).

Chatterbox_news: Latest news for Norwich available online

odnb: Last night's episode of 'Tony Robinson’s Museum of Us' featured Norwich-born novelist & poet Amelia Opie who's life can be discovered on the Oxford DNB for free today:

JedPumblechook: Amelia Opie once described Byron's mesmeric voice: “Such a voice as the devil tempted Eve with; you feared its fascination the moment you heard it”. Henry Fox agreed: "The tones of his voice are as beautiful as ever, I am not surprized at any woman falling in love with him."

M_Shelley_King: A letter from Amelia Opie--not, of course addressed to me, but John knew I'd like it!

yianniseinstein: John Opie (16 May 1761 – 9 April 1807) was a Cornish historical and portrait painter-Amelia Opie by John Opie.

yianniseinstein: John Opie (16 May 1761 – 9 April 1807) was a Cornish historical and portrait painter-Amelia Opie by John Opie.

NorwichCastle: Amelia Opie (1769-1853) was writer, philanthropist and abolitionist who gave her name to the street which faces us across Castle Meadow. She published her first novel at 21, did charitable work for the poor and co-founded a women's anti-slavery society.

NorfolkMagazine: As International Women’s Day is celebrated in Norfolk we look at the major, unsung contribution made by Norwich author and anti-slavery campaigner Amelia Opie

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LostRiderMX: "Simplicity is the virtue of nature." Amelia Opie. El sencillo Samarcanda, disponible: Spotify:

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ChawtonHouse: On this day in 1769, novelist and poet Amelia Opie was born. Her portrait, painted by her husband John Opie hangs in our women writer’s gallery. You can read more about an ongoing project to transcribe some of her letters here:

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nch_tourguide: It would be excellent if we could have an additional plaque recognising Amelia Opie's work as an abolitionist.

CJYART1: Stormy Portland, Happy Goat

georgedance04: Today's poem on Penny's Poetry Blog: On the Approach of Autumn, by Amelia Opie Farewell gay Summer! now the changing wind That Autumn brings commands thee to retreat; It fades the roses which thy temples bind [...]

philosophyuea: Philosophers often think best when they walk. Coming up is UEA’s annual Norwich Philosophy Walk for first years, when students and staff look at thinkers connected with the city, from Julian of Norwich to Amelia Opie. A great chance to meet thinkers of the past and present.

CMatt666: I also want to take a moment to mention some radio shows I grew up with: KML (Kirk, Mark and the late great Lopez), Big O and Dukes, The Ed Norris Show, KMS, Mickey and Amelia, Opie & Anthony, Howard Ster, and the legendary Don and Mike Show. It all started with my stereo....

AnOtherMagazine: The American art photographer speaks to Amelia Abraham about her new book, “no kink at Pride”

ABOwomeninarts: Third is "Customary Law and the Revival of Natural Rights Reformism in Amelia Opie's Adeline Mowbray" by Mark Zunac

MoonFineArt1: Julian Opie Running People, 2020 A Series of 12 Anodised Aluminum Figures mounted on Corlan Bases Amelia. 20

yianniseinstein: John Opie (16 May 1761 – 9 April 1807) was a Cornish historical and portrait painter-Amelia Opie

NorwichSociety: The talk - Norwich and Norfolk and the Fight Against Slavery - will assess the response in this area to the 18th century anti-slavery movement, including a look at the role of local figures such as Joseph John Gurney, Amelia Opie and Harriet Martineau.

NorwichCastle: Opie was born Amelia Alderson in Colegate, Norwich, in 1769. She grew up with a strong social conscience and a love of music and writing, publishing her first novel by the age of 21. She went on to produce over a dozen novels and several collections of poetry over her lifetime.

M_Shelley_King: John scored another Opie-adjacent find: an 1812 edition of Agnese, the Paer Opera based on Amelia's 1801 tale The Father and Daughter.

M_Shelley_King: I do enjoy Amelia Opie's social arranging--settling meet-ups is the constant theme of her notes.

potenspuella: Amelia Opie, "The Black Man's Lament" (1826)

ShenandoahHS: Congratulations to the Winter X Games Court: Back row L to R: Nick Dinges, Roman Rivers, Ben Labrum, Bryce McDowell, Quentin Slater, Ethan Williams, Mark Hardy Front: Bailey Maher, Opie McFarland, Amelia Mattes, Cheyenne Gough, Alexa Munsinger, Jennifer Mears, Jenna Burdorf.

moya_mansilla: “Remarkable both for Genius, & Extravagance”: Amelia Opie and Blake’s Illustrations of the Book of Job. By Shelley King, John B. Pierce.

james_grande: Fascinating article by Shelley King and John B. Pierce in this issue on Amelia Opie and Blake's Illustrations of the Book of Job

wikipediachain: As a Child I Loved You > First Saturdays Devotion > Pope Pius X > Pope Adeodatus II > David > Ardashir I > Physiognomy > Amelia Opie > Robert Kaye Greville > National Portrait Gallery (London) > Royal Collection > Benjamin West > Trinity College, Cambridge > Regent House > Cam FM

rosiesplaques: Some fantastic sculptures of women being shared on Twitter tonight. Will retweet a few of our faves. This is our very own Amelia Opie to kick it off

CountryStandard: Amelia Opie 1769-1853 Her political interests were stimulated by the French Revolution and her father’s interest in the Norwich Reform Movement. In September 1794, Amelia contributed fifteen poems to The Cabinet, Prominent in the Anti-Slavery Movement RADICAL NORFOLK

Purcelluk: Amelia Opie, the notable early 19th century novelist, lived at 3 Colegate with her parents from 1807 following the death of her husband John. She had a longstanding connection with Colegate having been born in a house further along the road which has long since disappeared.

rosiesplaques: We have Edith Cavell, Julian of Norwich and Amelia Opie in Norwich for non mythical women. What are your real women statues?

HistoryIndoors: 9⃣ Amelia Opie was a slave abolitionist from which English county?

drjameswood: Looks interesting and I'll mention to the book as good background reading to my PhD student who works on Amelia Opie's networks.

UsedbuyerBrad: What would be the worst way to reprint a novel from 1805? How about four xeroxed pages per page? Meet Adeline Mowbray, by Amelia Opie as reprinted by idiots at Woodstock Books, Poole - New York, 1995.

Stu700: Have learned today Norfolk had quite a few prominent anti-slavery campaigners such as Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton, Amelia Opie, Priscilla Buxton, Joseph John Gurney and Thomas Coke



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