Maine Memory Network

Sophie May House in Norridgewock, ca. 1845

Contributed by: Norridgewock Historical Society Date: circa 1845 Location: Norridgewock Media: Photographic print

Student Exhibit: Rebecca Sophie Clarke

Sophie May, whose real name was Rebecca Clarke, was the author of over 40 books between 1861 and 1903. She wrote the "Little Prudy Series" based on the little town of Norridgewock.

Writing Women

Published women authors with ties to Maine are too numerous to count. They have made their marks in all types of literature.