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Swan, Annie Shepherd, 1859-1943 (Scottish journalist and writer)

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Dates

  • Existence: 8 July 1859 - 17 June 1943

Biography

Annie Shepherd Swan, born on 8 July 1859 in Mountskip, Gorebridge, Scotland, was a renowned and prolific Scottish novelist during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is known for her exceptional contributions to romantic fiction and her commitment to social causes.

Throughout her career, Swan authored numerous novels, novellas, and short stories, becoming a highly respected and well-loved author. Her literary accomplishments were complemented by her dedication to social causes. She was a fervent advocate for women's rights and social reform, championing the cause of gender equality and highlighting the struggles of women in society through her writing.

Her outstanding contributions to literature and society were recognized during her lifetime when she was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), a testament to her significant impact on both the literary and social spheres.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

The Birken Trust manuscript, by Annie Swan

 Fonds — Box CLX-A-1562
Identifier: Coll-2071
Scope and Contents This is a loose leaf manuscript by Annie Swan entitled "The Birken Trust", c. 1934.Comprising 516 manuscript pages on loose-leaf paper, this work constitutes a novel under the working title "The Birken Trust." It consists of 40 chapters, each individually paperclipped and paginated per chapter, with an average of 13 single-sided pages in Swan's handwriting. Minor corrections by Swan are present throughout the manuscript. Additionally, two typewritten sheets are clipped in, one...
Dates: c 1934
Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections