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British writer

Caroline Clive, sometimes known as Caroline Wigley Clive (pseudonym, V; 24 June 1801 – 13 July 1873) was an English writer. She was known chiefly as the author of IX Poems that when first published, took their place in the forefront of then contemporary feminine verse. Clive wrote all her life, was a brilliant conversationalist, was held in the highest regard within an exceptionally notable intellectual circle, and carried on a large correspondence.

Caroline Meysey Wigley was born in Brompton Grove, London, 24 June 1801. She was the daughter and co heiress of Edmund Meysey Wigley, Esq., of Shakenhurst, Worcestershire, M. P. for Worcester, and his wife, Anna Maria Meysey, only surviving daughter of Charles Watkins Meysey. At the age of three, she had a severe illness, one issue of which was life long lameness and consequent hindrance in many ways.

IX Poems. By V. Lon., 1840, p. 8vo; 2d ed., 1841. (This volume attracted much notice, and was very favourably reviewed in the Quarterly. The second edition includes nine additional poems). I Watched the Heavens: a Poem. By V. Lon., 1842, p. 8vo. (The first canto of an unfinished poem.) The Queen's Ball: a Poem By V. Lon., 1847, p. 8vo. The Valley of the Rea: a Poem By V. Lon., 1851, p. 8vo. The Morlas: a Poem. By V. Lon., 1853, p. 8vo. Paul Ferroll: a Tale. By the Author of "IX Poems," by V. Lon., 1855, p. 8vo. (The fourth edition contains a concluding chapter, bringing the story down to the death of Paul Ferroll.) Poems. By the Author of"Paul Ferroll." Including a New Edition of "IX Poems," by V.: with Former and Recent Editions. Lon., 1856, 8vo. (Some of the earlier poems are omitted in this edition). Year after Year. By the Author of "Paul Ferroll" and "IX Poems." Lon., 1858,12mo. Why Paul Ferroll Killed his Wife, Lon., 1860,12mo. ; new ed., 1864. (The preface contains a defence of "Paul Ferroll" against some strictures in the Edinburgh Review). John Greswold. By the Author of "Paul Ferroll." Lon., 1864, 2 vols. p. 8vo. Poems. By V., Author of "Paul Ferroll." Including the "IX Poems." Lon., 1872, 8vo. (This contains twelve new poems, but is not a complete edition).