Evelyn Sharp (1869–1955) was an influential British author, pacifist, and leading figure in the women's suffrage movement during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. As an established writer, she initially gained recognition for her contributions to the literary journal The Yellow Book and became particularly well known for her children's fiction. Her literary career ran parallel to her growing commitment to social reform and political activism.\n\nSharp played a pivotal role in the struggle for women's enfranchisement in Britain, aligning herself with major suffrage organizations. She was active in both the militant Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) and the United Suffragists, a group she helped to found. During the First World War, she served as the editor of the suffrage publication Votes for Women. Her dedication to the cause led to significant personal sacrifices, including being imprisoned twice for her activities and engaging in tax resistance to protest her lack of voting rights. Through her dual contributions as a writer and activist, Sharp left a lasting impact on both the literary landscape and the fight for gender equality in Britain.
