Maine Memory Network

Rebecca Clarke (Sophie May), ca. 1880

Contributed by: Skowhegan History House Date: circa 1880 Location: Norridgewock Media: Paper

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.