Amélie Rives Troubetzkoy
American writer (1863–1945) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Princess Amélie Rives Troubetzkoy (August 23, 1863 – June 15, 1945) was an American author of novels, poetry, and plays. The Quick or the Dead? (1888), her first novel, which sold 300,000 copies, created more of a sensation than any of her later work. Her 1914 novel, World's End was reputed to be "the best seller in New York City". Described as a genius who was morbidly sensitive, she was a woman of moods and fancies, but in manner, as simple as a child.[1]
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Amélie Rives Troubetzkoy Princess Troubetzkoy | |
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Born | Amélie Louise Rives August 23, 1863 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | June 15, 1945(1945-06-15) (aged 81) |
Resting place | Rives Troubetzkoy Cemetery, Cismont, Virginia |
Occupation | Author |
Language | English |
Nationality | American |
Genre | novels, poetry, plays |
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Relatives | William Cabell Rives (grandfather) Robert E. Lee (godfather) |
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