Elizabeth Smart
4 SeriesElizabeth Smart (1913-1986) was a Canadian novelist and poet known for her work in literature. She had a notable affair with poet George Barker, with whom she had four children. Later, she moved to London, England, where she became the highest-paid copywriter in the country and served as editor of Queen magazine.
Elizabeth Smart's "By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept" chronicles her intense love affair with poet George Barker. Their relationship began after Smart discovered Barker's poetry in a London bookshop and fell in love. Despite Barker's ongoing marriage, their passionate affair led to the birth of four children. The narrative reflects the fervor of the Romantic poets, capturing a tale of fervent yet tumultuous love.
