Ada Clare (whose given name was Jane McIlheny) was born in South Carolina.
In this column, Clare discusses "the little and unnecessary jealousies of artists" (2). Clare claims it is absurd for artists to discredit each other in attempts to increase their own fame. She argues that artists need to be enthusiastic and reverent about their art in order to improve their craft. Clare argues instead for an artistic community that understands, supports and protects each other, rather than attacks and strains itself. She also claims that this is not an answer to someone's attacks on her writing, as she doesn't engage in these exchanges.
Clare discusess Heron and Keene when posing the question of whether or not another actress gains any fame by discrediting their talent (2).
Clare discusess Heron and Keene when posing the question of whether or not another actress gains any fame by discrediting their talent (2).
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Matilda Heron was born in poverty in Labby Vale, Draperstown, Ireland in 1830 and came to the U.S. as a child.
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