Sarah Doudney (1841–1926) was an English writer and poet who established a diverse literary career spanning fiction, poetry, and devotional writing. Born in Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, she spent her life in England, eventually passing away in Oxford. Over her lifetime, she became a familiar voice in late-nineteenth and early-twentieth-century literature. Doudney is most widely recognized for her extensive work in children's literature and her contributions to Christian hymnody. Her poetry and prose often reflected the moral and spiritual themes characteristic of her era, earning her a lasting place in the landscape of English religious and youth fiction.
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