Elizabeth Melville

Elizabeth Melville (c. 1578 – post-1631) was a Scottish poet, notable for being one of the first women to publish poems in English in Scotland. Her most famous work, "Ane Godly Dreame," reflects her deep religious faith and explores themes of spirituality and morality. Melville's writing offers insight into the challenges faced by women in the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as the role of religion during that time. Despite her contributions, her work was often overshadowed by her male contemporaries, but she remains an important figure in early Scottish literature.