Suzon de Terson (1657–1685) was a 17th-century French poet. Biography Suzon de Terson was born in 1657 in Puylaurens (currently part of the Tarn department) in a rich Protestant family and soon became passionate about poetic art. By her worldly poems she drew the attention of Paul Pellisson and the circles of the , then became "Dame Rivals" by her marriage with pastor Elie Rivals. In 1685, she died prematurely, following a long illness reflected in her poetry. Her writings were not published until 1968, by Christian Anatole. She is the author of 81 poems including 15 written in the Occitan language. Works Poësies diverses de Demoizelle Suzon de Terson: 1657-1685; French and Occitan texts established on the only known manuscript... by Christian Anatole (Lo Libre Occitan, 1968 ; Colleccion Fabri de Peiresc. - [Toulouse] : Institut d'Estudis Occitans) . Bibliography Suzon de Terson de Puylaurens (1657–1684), sa vie, son œuvre et son secret. Revue du Tarn numéro 2, 15 June 1956 Marie France Hilgar, "Suzon de Terson", in Katharina M. Wilson, An Encyclopedia of continental women writers, 1st vol. (A-K), Taylor & Francis, 1991, . References External links Suzon de Terson on IdRef Suzon de Terson on openedition.org Poésies diverses de Demoiselle Suzon de Terson (texte manuscrit) on Occitanica 17th-century French poets French women poets 1657 births 1685 deaths Occitan-language poets