Effie Adelaide Rowlands

British writer and novelist

Effie Adelaide Rowlands - British writer and novelist
Born

1859
166 years ago

Died

October 16th, 1936
89 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

Links & References

Contributed to literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, primarily through novels and essays. Wrote under her own name and pseudonyms, exploring themes of love, society, and morality. Engaged with literary movements of the time, influencing contemporary writers and readers alike. Published several works, some of which garnered attention for their social commentary and character development. Active in literary circles, participated in discussions regarding women's rights and education.

Authored 'The Last of the Barricades'

Contributed articles to 'The New Age'

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