E. M. (Eleanor Mary‏) Smith-Dampier

E. M. Smith-Dampier, also listed as Eleanor Mary Smith-Dampier, was a writer and translator whose surviving works point to a strong interest in Scandinavian literature and traditional narrative poetry. Reliable catalog and library records connect her name with English translations from Danish and Old Norse, as well as original verse.

Among the books associated with her are The Norse King's Bridal, Danish Ballads, Ballads from the Danish and Original Verses, and an English version of Stories and Legends of Annam. Taken together, these works suggest a literary career centered on retelling, translating, and preserving traditional stories for English-language readers.

Little biographical detail appears to be widely documented online, so her life is less visible than her books. Even so, her work still stands out for its focus on myth, folklore, and ballad traditions, especially for listeners drawn to legendary tales and older poetic forms.