Agnes Repplier (1855-1950)

Agnes Repplier (1855-1950) November 14, 2009

Born in Philadelphia, Agnes Repplier started writing essays for publication as a teenager. By the mid-1880’s, she was writing for the Atlantic Monthly. Although few of her essays deal with religion directly, her faith influenced her writing. The importance of spiritual commitment was an important in her work. She was awarded the University of Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal in 1911.

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