S:1 E:10 - Anne Bradstreet - First Colonial Poet

EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Grab a fresh cup of tea and get ready for the spectacular Season One finale of Hidden Heroines of History! In this captivating episode, writer and host Gayvin Powers sits down with the brilliant writer Clare Draycott to explore the fierce spirit of America’s first published poet, Anne Bradstreet.Navigating the hardships of the harsh New World, Anne was remarkably courageous and ahead of her time. As a devout Puritan woman living under strict colonial expectations, she navigated conviction, permission, and survival. Gayvin and Clare get the tea on why is she succeeded when a contemporary failed and her bravery to write while having eight children.  Subscribe and join the conversation Tuesday to reclaim this legendary heroine from history's shadows.