Agnes S. Falconer
Agnes S. Falconer | |
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| Born | 1868 Duns, Berwickshire |
| Died | 1951 (aged 82–83) |
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| Nationality | Scottish |
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| Relatives | Mary W. M. Falconer (sister) |
Agnes S. Falconer (1868-1951) was a Scottish writer and poet who grew up with her sister Mary W. M. Falconer (1868-1951), also Scottish writer and poet, in Duns, Berwickshire, Scotland.[1] Agnes authored two volumes of poetry: Whinblossom (1904) and Wishing Wood, and Other Verses (1911), in addition to contributing poetry and short fiction to a range of Scottish and English newspapers and periodicals with her sister between 1880 and the early 1910s.[1][2] Agnes is known to have written under the pseudonym A. S. F. as well as Allan F. Percy. Scrapbooks belonging to the Falconer sisters are housed by the Scottish Borders Archive and Local History Centre in Hawick.[2]
Early life and education
Agnes S. Falconer was born in 1868 to Allan Falconer, an ironmonger and merchant. She was the younger sister of Mary Falconer. Her uncle, James Swan, was a stationer, bookseller and printer in Duns. The two sisters had a comfortable middle-class upbringing, as the family kept a servant and sometimes a lodger in the house. Agnes followed her sister in attending Duns Public School.[1]
Career
Agnes S. Falconer was involved in the Berwickshire Women's Liberal Association, and served as secretary between 1892 and 1897. She was also a member of the Executive of the Scottish Women's Liberal Federation, the British Women's Temperance Association and Women's Rural Institute. During World War I, Agnes published two war poems, Scottish Nurses in Serbia (c.1915) and Territorials (1917). As well as writing various pieces for the press, she published two volumes of poetry, Whinblossom (1904) and Wishing Wood (1911).[1]
The Society Promoting Christian Knowledge wrote a book about Agnes Falconer. The book centered on her life history, and the story of her live, her struggles, and resilience.[3]
Publications
Agnes published some works.
- Wishing Wood, and Other Verses. [4][5][6]
- Home Life at Greystone Lodge (Hardcover).[7]
- Whinblossom A Book Of Verses. (Hardcover).[8]
References
- ^ a b c d "Mary W. M. Falconer and Agnes S. Falconer". Scottish Women Writers on the Web. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ a b "Falconer, Agnes S. (F)". dvpp.uvic.ca. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ Amazon (2026). "Books". amazon. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
- ^ Amazon (2026). "Books". amazon. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "WISHING WOOD and other Verses. by FALCONER, Agnes S.:: Good Hardcover (1911) | Portman Rare Books". www.abebooks.com. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
- ^ "Wishing Wood, and Other Verses by Agnes S Falconer [Leather Bound]". eBay. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
- ^ "Home Life at Greystone Lodge by By The Author of Agnes Falconer: Good Hardcover (1881) | Joy Norfolk, Deez Books". www.abebooks.com. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
- ^ "Whinblossom A Book Of Verses. by FALCONER, Agnes S. | David Mason Books (ABAC)". www.abebooks.com. Retrieved 2026-01-23.