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Ellen Lawless Ternan (3 March 1839 – 25 April 1914), also known as Nelly Ternan or Nelly Wharton-Robinson, was an English actress known for her association with the author Charles Dickens. Birth and family life [ edit ]
Dec 10, 2020 · Ellen Ternan was a young actress whom Dickens met in 1857 and fell in love with. Their affair led to his separation from his wife and lasted until his death in 1870.
Mar 27, 2022 · Dickens met the Ternans, Maria, Fanny, Ellen, and their widowed mother, Frances, during rehearsals for Wilkie Collins' play The Frozen Deep in August 1857. Dickens and his amateur troupe had been performing the play using his daughters in the female roles but when the decision was made to take the play on the road, to Manchester, he decided to ...
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Ellen Ternan was a stage actress who had a 13-year liaison with Charles Dickens, despite his marriage and public image. Claire Tomalin's book, The Invisible Woman, uncovered the clues and details of their relationship and its consequences.
Dec 24, 2014 · Mark Charles Dickens, the head of the Dickens clan and a genealogist, reveals how his famous ancestor met and fell in love with the actress Ellen Ternan, who became his secret mistress. He also shares his views on Dickens's marriage, his legacy, and his DNA test.
Dec 27, 2007 · Ellen Lawless Ternan was born on March 3, 1839 in Rochester, England, coincidentally a city that had much meaning for Charles Dickens. She was born into a theatrical family of long standing. Her mother, father and grandmother had all been actors; her mother, Fanny Ternan, had even appeared on the London stage, with the great actor William ...
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Dec 17, 2012 · How did Dickens hide his affair with the young actress Ellen Ternan from his family and public? This article explores the evidence and implications of this secret relationship and its impact on his work and legacy.
