Maria Abdy

Life Maria Abdy was born in London. She was an only child. and was buried at St Peter's, Kent.

Poems Abdy's husband appears to have encouraged her to publish poetry. One poem in her first collection was written to celebrate the centenary of his church, and several of her religious poems were intended to be sung as hymns. Yet she also published poetry in periodicals, such as (under the signature M.A.) the New Monthly Magazine and The Metropolitan Magazine, and annuals such as The Keepsake, Forget-Me-Not, Friendship's Offering and the Book of Beauty. Her poems occasionally offered serious social comment, and sometimes addressed social themes with a lighter satirical touch.

Works (as Mrs Abdy) Poetry, privately printed, 1834 Poetry, 2nd series, privately printed, 1838 Poetry, 3rd series, privately printed, 1842 Poetry, 4th series, privately printed, 1846 Poetry, 5th series, privately printed, 1850 Poetry, 6th series, privately printed, 1854 Poetry, 7th series, privately printed, 1858 Poetry, 8th series, privately printed, 1862