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- Lucy Aikin (6 November 1781 – 29 January 1864), daughter of John Aikin and niece of Anna Letitia Barbauld, born at Warrington, England, was an English historical writer. Lucy Aikin was born into a literary family. Her father, Dr. John Aikin, was a medical doctor, historian, and author, and her aunt Mrs Barbauld was also an author and an early critic of the education system. Lucy was educated under their tutelage, and "read widely in English, French, Italian, and Latin literature and history". Lucy began writing for magazines at the age of seventeen, and at an early age assisted her father as an editor in his writings as well . Lucy was interested in early education, and as such published several works to assist young readers: Poetry for Children: Consisting of Short Pieces to be Committed to Memory (1801), Juvenile Correspondence or Letters, Designed as Examples of the Epistolary Style, for Children of Both Sexes (1811), An English Lesson Book, for the Junior Classes (1828), and The Acts of Life: of Providing Food, of Providing Clothing, of Providing Shelter (1858). Ms. Aikin also was responsible for translating the French texts: Louis Francois Jauffret’s The Travels of Rolando (publication appears to be around 1804), and Jean Gaspard Hess’ The Life of Ulrich Zwingli (1812). She also was responsible for two creative works: Epistles on Women, Exemplifying their Character and Condition in Various Ages and Nations, with Miscellaneous Poems (1810), and her only work of fiction Lorimer, a Tale (1814). She also was well-remembered for her biographical works: Memoir of John Aikin, MD (1823), The Works of Anna Laetita Barbauld (1825), The Life of Anne Boleyn (1827), and The Life of Joseph Addison (1843). However, as the memoirs about her and obituaries are quick to point out, she was probably most famous for her historical works: Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth (1818), Memoirs of the Court of James I (1822), and Memoirs of the Court of Charles I (1833). Under the pseudonym Mary Godolphin, Lucy Aikin is also attributed for producing versions of:Pilgrim's Progress, Robinson Crusoe, Swiss Family Robinson, Aesop's Fables, Evenings at Home, and Sandford and Merton, "in Words of One Syllable". She was remarkable for her conversational powers, and was also an admirable letter-writer. Like the rest of her family she was a Unitarian. Miss Aikin died at Hampstead, England, where she had lived for forty years.
- Люси Эйкин — английская писательница; дочь известного своими популярно-научными сочинениями писателя Джона Эйкина. Родилась 6 ноября 1781 года; под руководством отца получила прекрасное образование, давшее ей возможность помогать ему в его позднейших трудах. На литературном поприще дебютировала своими «Epistles on women» (1810), за которыми последовали «Adventures of Rolando» (1812) и «Lorimer» (1814). Позднее с особенною любовью посвятила себя изучению английской истории и литературы и первым своим трудом в этой области («Memoirs of the court of Elisabeth», 1818) завоевала себе почётную известность; сам Маколей удивлялся глубине ее познаний, изяществу и образности изложения. Теми же качествами, хотя в более слабой степени, отличаются и позднейшие ее сочинения: «Memoirs of the court of James I» (1822), «Memoirs of Addison» (1843) и «Memoirs of the court of Charles I» (1843). Она умерла 29 января 1864 года.
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- Lucy Aikin (6 November 1781 – 29 January 1864), daughter of John Aikin and niece of Anna Letitia Barbauld, born at Warrington, England, was an English historical writer. Lucy Aikin was born into a literary family. Her father, Dr. John Aikin, was a medical doctor, historian, and author, and her aunt Mrs Barbauld was also an author and an early critic of the education system. Lucy was educated under their tutelage, and "read widely in English, French, Italian, and Latin literature and history".
- Люси Эйкин — английская писательница; дочь известного своими популярно-научными сочинениями писателя Джона Эйкина. Родилась 6 ноября 1781 года; под руководством отца получила прекрасное образование, давшее ей возможность помогать ему в его позднейших трудах.
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