It is an interesting challenge to write about someone who has been overlooked, who is overshadowed by more vibrant characters. If they are at first glance unexceptional, is that to say dull or uninteresting? Such overshadowing might be recognized as a pattern of light and shade, largely a matter of perspective—perspective that is relative and may shift over time. Despite being part of a major literary dynasty, one such woman, definitely overshadowed, and largely overlooked, is Fanny Imlay.

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** N.B. There is no known portrait of Fanny — but she might have looked something like this