Possible Clues:

• English poet once hosting the old respected woman
• Respected female leader in a field
• Poet describing the old, most respected lady member of academy?
• Female expert in a field
• Poet describes the old lady of society
• Most prominent female in a field
• Wish to part over leading lady
• She's admired by juniors longing to break through
• Yvette's outside captivated by poet she's respected highly
• Female expert