Emily Henrietta Hickey facts for kids

Emily Henrietta Hickey (1845–1924) was an Irish writer. She was known for her poems that told stories and for translating works.

About Emily Hickey

Emily Henrietta Hickey was born in 1845. Her birthplace was Macmine Castle. This castle is near Enniscorthy in County Wexford, Ireland. Her father was Rev. J. S. Hickey. He was a Protestant rector. Her grandfather was also a writer, Rev. William Hickey.

Her Education and Career

Emily Hickey studied at Cambridge University. After her studies, she became a lecturer. She taught English language and literature. This was at University College London.

She started her writing career early. In 1866, she sold her first poem. It was called "Told in the Twilight." This poem appeared in Cornhill Magazine. She also wrote for many other magazines. These included Longman's Magazine and The Athenaeum.

Her Published Works

Emily Hickey's first book of poems was A Sculptor. This book helped her become a successful poet. She then published several other poetry collections. Some of these were Verse Tales, Lyrics, and Translations (1889) and Ancilla Domini (1898). She also wrote many short stories.

The Browning Society

In 1881, Emily Hickey helped start an important group. She co-founded the Browning Society with Frederick James Furnivall. This society was created to study the works of the famous poets Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

Later Life and Religious Works

In 1901, Emily Hickey became a Catholic. After this, she wrote about ten books. These books focused on religious topics.

One of her most famous poems is Beloved, It Is Morn. This poem was later turned into a song. Composer Florence Aylward set it to music. Famous singers like Charles Hackett recorded it.

Emily Hickey passed away on September 9, 1924. She died in Marylebone, London.