John Aikin

Portrait of John Aikin published in 1823
Born: 15 Jan. 1747
Died: 7 Dec. 1822
Literary Biography: John Aikin was an English doctor who devoted his leisure time to literary endeavors. After retiring from professional life he edited and contributed to several pamphlets and journals, wrote various biographies and histories, and collaborated with his sister, Anna Laetitia Barbauld, on several fictional works.
Important Children's Literature: wrote Evenings at Home with his sister, Anna Laetitia Barbauld, in six volumes from 1792-1796.
Died: 7 Dec. 1822
Literary Biography: John Aikin was an English doctor who devoted his leisure time to literary endeavors. After retiring from professional life he edited and contributed to several pamphlets and journals, wrote various biographies and histories, and collaborated with his sister, Anna Laetitia Barbauld, on several fictional works.
Important Children's Literature: wrote Evenings at Home with his sister, Anna Laetitia Barbauld, in six volumes from 1792-1796.