Author
Newton, Mrs. Crosland
An English Victorian author and translator, Camilla Dufour Crosland wrote fiction, poetry, and essays, and translated the works of Victor Hugo.
- Lived
- 1812–1895
- Nationality
- English
- Era
- Victorian
- Language
- English
Camilla Dufour Crosland, born Camilla Dufour Toulmin, was an English writer who made contributions to Victorian literature through her fiction, poetry, essays, and sketches. Born in 1812, she published works under her birth name as well as her married name, Mrs. Newton Crosland. Beyond her original creative writing, she was an active translator, bringing the works of prominent French figures to English-speaking audiences. Notably, her translations included several plays and poems by Victor Hugo. She maintained her literary career throughout the nineteenth century until her death in 1895.
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