Bella Duffy (1849–1926), was an Irish translator and writer who spent most of her life in Italy.

Biography

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. She met

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in 1878 and they became life long friends. Lee dedicated one of her books to her as did

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. Although she wrote a fiction novel, Duffy was best known for her non fiction and translation work. She fought for the protection of Ancient buildings during her time in Italy. She died in London in 1926.

Bibliography

* ''Winifred Power'', (1883) * ''Madame de Staël'', (1887) * ''The Tuscan Republics'', (1892) * ''Mnemic psychology'', (1923) Translation

References and sources

{{DEFAULTSORT:Duffy, Bella 1849 births 1926 deaths 19th-century Irish women writers 20th-century Irish women writers Irish translators