By getting negative reviews and losing support from Romantic poets
She never had a damaged reputation
Answer
Anna's reputation was tarnished due to a combination of factors. Negative reviews from critics and the withdrawal of support from influential Romantic poets such as Wordsworth and Southey played significant roles in damaging her standing in the literary world.
Unraveling the Legacy of Anna Laetitia Barbauld: A Quiz on the English Author's Life and Works