Emma Lazarus was a renowned poet from New York City, born in July 22, 1849. She is best known for her 1883 sonnet "The New Colossus," which was engraved on the base of the Statue of Liberty. She also wrote a multi-part poem called "Epochs." Her net worth is estimated to be around $20 million.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $20 Million (2024)
About
New York-born poet known for her 1883 sonnet "The New Colossus," which was engraved on the base of the Statue of Liberty. She also published a multi-part poem called "Epochs."
Before Fame
Early in her life, she learned French, German, and Italian and also studied both British and American literature.
Trivia
She was a co-founder of the Hebrew Technical Institute in New York.
Family Life
She had six siblings and was born into a Sephardic Jewish family of Portuguese heritage.
Associated With
She corresponded with Ralph Waldo Emerson for many years.
