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Hereditary Genius
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a restless literary talent, evangelical disposition, and an artistic taste. The
type seems to be a very decided one, and to be accompanied with constitutional
vigour; thus Mrs. Gilbert died a short time since at the advanced age of 84. None
of its members have attained the highest rank among authors, but several are
considerably above the average. The accompanying genealogical tree, taken from
“The Family Pen,” by the Rev. I. Taylor, explains their relationships.
I should add that Mr. Tom Taylor, dramatic author, &c., is not a relation of either
of these families.
Trollope, Mrs. Frances; novelist of considerable power.
[F.] Rev. — Miller, an able man.
S. Anthony Trollope, eminent novelist.
S. Thomas Adolphus Trollope, miscellaneous writer.
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