Description: (American Poet)
Mercy Otis Warren was a notable American activist poet, playwright, and pamphleteer recognized for her impactful contributions during the American Revolution. She wrote poems and plays that challenged royal authority and urged colonists to oppose British oppression. Warren played a key role in the independence movement and collaborated with her husband on various initiatives. She authored a pamphlet that critiqued the US Constitution and advocated for a Bill of Rights. Initially, Warren's works were mistakenly attributed to others before her authorship was confirmed. She also released a collection of poems and plays, as well as a comprehensive history of the American Revolution.