Henry S., Mrs. Mackarness
Matilda Anne Mackarness was a nineteenth-century English novelist known primarily for her contributions to children's literature.
- Lived
- 1826–1881
- Nationality
- English
- Era
- Victorian
- Language
- English
Matilda Anne Mackarness, born Matilda Anne Planché on November 23, 1825, was an English novelist of the nineteenth century. Writing during the Victorian era, she became known for her literary contributions, with a primary focus on children's literature. Over the course of her career, she published works under her married name, Mrs. Henry S. Mackarness.\n\nHer career as a writer of children's fiction aligned with a period of significant growth in literature intended for young readers. Mackarness continued her writing pursuits until her death on May 6, 1881. Despite the limited surviving details of her life, she remains recognized as a dedicated English novelist of her era.