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Eleanor C. (Eleanor Cecilia) Donnelly
1838–1917
A prolific 19th-century American Catholic writer, she published poetry, stories, and biographies that made her a familiar name to religious readers of her time. Her work is often remembered for its devotional tone and steady literary output over many decades.
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Prince Ragnal, and other holiday verses
by Eleanor C. (Eleanor Cecilia) Donnelly
About the author
Born on September 6, 1838, Eleanor Cecilia Donnelly was an American poet, short story writer, and biographer. She wrote extensively for Catholic audiences and became known for verse and prose shaped by faith, sentiment, and moral reflection.
Over the course of her career, she produced a large body of work, contributing to religious periodicals and publishing books in several genres. She was also the sister of Ignatius L. Donnelly, the well-known lawyer, politician, and author.
Donnelly died on April 30, 1917. Though not widely read today outside specialist and historical circles, she remains a notable figure in American Catholic literature of the 19th and early 20th centuries.