Evelyn Abbott facts for kids

Evelyn Abbott (born March 10, 1843 – died September 3, 1901) was an English expert in ancient Greek and Roman history and literature. He was born in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire.

Evelyn Abbott went to Balliol College at Oxford University. He was very good at his studies and also at sports. In 1864, he won a special award for writing Greek poetry. However, in 1866, he had an accident and became paralyzed in his legs.

Even with his disability, Evelyn Abbott finished his studies. In 1874, he became a fellow at Balliol College. This meant he was a senior member of the college, often involved in teaching and research.

Evelyn Abbott's Important Works

Evelyn Abbott is best known for his book series, History of Greece. It was published in three parts between 1888 and 1900. In this work, he looked at famous ancient Greek stories like the Iliad and the Odyssey with a careful, questioning mind.

He also wrote other books, such as Elements of Greek Accidence (1874), which was about Greek grammar. He translated many German books about ancient history, language, and philosophy into English.

Evelyn Abbott also helped start a book series called Heroes of the Nations. This series featured biographies of important historical figures.

Evelyn Abbott passed away in 1901 in Great Malvern. He was buried near Cardiff.