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Literary
November 14, 1896
Semi=Weekly Graphic
Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
Biographical article clarifying misconceptions about novelist Marie Corelli's parentage and adoption. She was adopted as a baby by Dr. Charles Mackay's second wife and later guarded by his son Eric Mackay, with whom she shares a harmonious, enthusiastic relationship. Corelli avoids notoriety.
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Who Is Marie Corelli:
Extraordinary notions are abroad in some quarters as to the personality of Miss Marie Corelli. On the subject of her parentage and adoption quite as singular theories have gained ground. Miss Mackenzie Mackenna bravely essays to spread the truth. It will bear repeating. The truth is that the noted novelist was adopted when quite a baby by the second wife of Dr. Charles Mackay. At his death she was left in the guardianship of his son, Eric Mackay, the author of "Love Letters of a Violinist." Miss Mackenna tells us that they are a harmonious pair, keenly interested in each other's success. Each, in fact, "is enthusiastic about the other." Miss Corelli, we are told, shuns notoriety religiously, but nothing is said about Mr. Mackay's ideas on that matter.—English Exchange.
Extraordinary notions are abroad in some quarters as to the personality of Miss Marie Corelli. On the subject of her parentage and adoption quite as singular theories have gained ground. Miss Mackenzie Mackenna bravely essays to spread the truth. It will bear repeating. The truth is that the noted novelist was adopted when quite a baby by the second wife of Dr. Charles Mackay. At his death she was left in the guardianship of his son, Eric Mackay, the author of "Love Letters of a Violinist." Miss Mackenna tells us that they are a harmonious pair, keenly interested in each other's success. Each, in fact, "is enthusiastic about the other." Miss Corelli, we are told, shuns notoriety religiously, but nothing is said about Mr. Mackay's ideas on that matter.—English Exchange.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Marie Corelli
Adoption
Charles Mackay
Eric Mackay
Literary Success
Notoriety
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Mackenzie Mackenna
Literary Details
Title
Who Is Marie Corelli
Author
Miss Mackenzie Mackenna
Subject
Parentage And Adoption Of Marie Corelli
Key Lines
They Are A Harmonious Pair, Keenly Interested In Each Other's Success.
Each, In Fact, "Is Enthusiastic About The Other."
Miss Corelli, We Are Told, Shuns Notoriety Religiously