Elizabeth Draper
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Elizabeth Draper, also known as Eliza (5 April 1744 – 3 August 1778) is most notable for her association with Laurence Sterne
, whom she met while visiting England in 1766–1767. Sterne's Journal to Eliza
was written for her. She lived in India
for most of her life.
Laurence Sterne
Laurence Sterne was an Irish novelist and an Anglican clergyman. He is best known for his novels The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy; but he also published many sermons, wrote memoirs, and was involved in local politics...
, whom she met while visiting England in 1766–1767. Sterne's Journal to Eliza
Journal to Eliza
Journal to Eliza is a work by British author Laurence Sterne. It was published posthumously in 1904. It was written for Mrs. Elizabeth Draper, whom he had met when she visited England in 1766-1767.-References:...
was written for her. She lived in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
for most of her life.