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Margaret Wade Campbell Deland

Margaret Wade Campbell Deland

An American novelist, short story writer, and poet, Margaret Deland was a prominent figure of the literary realism movement.

Lived
1857–1945
Nationality
American
Era
Realism
Language
English

Margaret Deland, born Margaretta Wade Campbell on February 23, 1857, was an American writer who made significant contributions to fiction, poetry, and autobiographical literature. She is widely aligned with the literary realism movement, a style reflected throughout her diverse publications.\n\nOver her career, Deland authored numerous novels and short stories, as well as a two-volume autobiography detailing her life. She passed away on January 13, 1945, leaving behind a respected body of work that captured the realistic nuances of her era.