Sophia Lee (1750-1824) started writing while visiting her father in debtors’ prison. John Lee, an actor, was frequently in debt and struggled to support his family. Sophia’s play The Chapter of Accidents was performed in 1780, and her income enabled her to open a school for girls.
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The Women's Playhouse 