Legh Richmond (1772–1827) was an English clergyman of the Church of England who achieved significant recognition as a writer. He is particularly noted for his innovative tracts and narratives of conversion. These writings represented a distinct shift in the literature of the period by focusing on the stories of impoverished individuals and female subjects, offering a fresh perspective that was subsequently imitated by many other authors of the era.
Beyond his narrative tracts, Richmond was highly influential for a collection of letters written to his children. This correspondence powerfully expressed the prevailing evangelical attitude toward childhood during his lifetime. Although these letters were sometimes misconstrued—particularly by novelists who treated them as literal models for parental conversation and family life contrary to Richmond's actual practice—they remain a significant testament to the religious and domestic values of his time.
