who is this Anne Chic?

Anne Bradstreet was born in 1612 to Thomas Dudley. At age 16 she married her “childhood” sweetheart Simon Bradstreet, who was 25 years old. Simon was close to Anne’s father and in 1630 Mr. Dudley and his family, including Simon and Anne, sailed to America. Anne was well tutored in Literature and history, and also Greek, Latin, French, Hebrew, and of course English. Anne’s Father and husband were heavily involved in the early government of Massachusetts, and both eventually became governor of Massachusetts. By her family being involved in politics, Anne had it better than most women. Anne was allowed to use her brain to the fullest extent and show her charm and intelligence, while other women were punished for showing such independence. Ann Hutchinson was a friend of Anne’s, Ann Hutchinson’s fiery spirit led to her death unlike Anne, whose spirit led to profit and praise. Anne who mainly wrote poetry for herself, her family, and friends took her poetry seriously. Anne was originally known historically for her husbands, her work appealed to many 20th century feminist, because of them Anne Bradstreet, a pious mother of 8, was finally recognized as the poetic genius she was.