Eva Knatchbull-Hugesson facts for kids
Eva Mary Knatchbull-Hugessen (born 1861, died 1895) was an English writer who wrote stories for children. She also kept diaries and worked to help others in her community.
Early Life and Education
Eva Knatchbull-Hugessen was the second daughter of Edward Knatchbull-Hugessen. Her father was a politician (someone who works in government) and a writer. Her younger brothers, Edward and Cecil, later became "Barons." A Baron is a title of nobility, like a lord.
Eva kept diaries from 1873 to 1893. These diaries are still around today and are kept safe at the Kent History and Library Centre. By reading her diaries and her father's, we can learn a lot about what life was like for a wealthy family in the Victorian era. They also show her feelings about her father.
Eva was one of the first students at Newnham College, Cambridge. She studied there from 1883 to 1886. She focused on Classics (the study of ancient Greek and Roman cultures).
Writing and Activism
While at college, Eva was part of the Newnham College Club committee. She also helped with student magazines. Later, she wrote an article about Newnham College for a magazine called The Nineteenth Century.
Eva also wrote many stories for children. Her stories appeared in magazines like Friendly Leaves, Little Wide Awake, The Monthly Packet, and Goodwill.
Eva was very active in helping her community. She worked with the Women's University Settlement in Southwark, London. She helped organize an art show each year at the Borough Polytechnic. This show allowed people to see beautiful pictures.
Sadly, the hard work involved in these activities was too much for her health. Eva died in Lucerne, Switzerland, on October 23, 1895.
Published Works
- 'Newnham College from Within', Nineteenth Century, Vol. 21, No. 6 (1887)
- The night-hawks. London & Edinburgh: W. & R. Chambers, 1890.
- A hit and a miss. London: A.D. Innes, 1893.
- The satellite and other stories. London: A.D. Innes, 1894.
