Literary Legacy
Over one hundred letters written by Arbella have survived. In 1993, a collection of them was published, edited by Sara Jayne Steen, providing details of her activities and ideas.
The English novelist and historical biographer Doris Leslie, wrote 'Wreath for Arabella' in 1948.
Aemilia Lanier's poem Salve Deus Rex Judaeorum is dedicated to Arbella. Lanier recalls a former personal friendship with Arbella that was unrequited; she addresses her as "Great learned Ladie ... whom long I have known "but not known so much as I desired".
Felicia Hemans' poem Arabella Stuart is about Arbella, imagining her thoughts as she died in prison.
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