May Sinclair (1863-1946) was an English novelist, poet, and critic. She was born Mary Amelia St. Clair in Rock Ferry, Cheshire, England. She was educated at home and at a private school in London. Sinclair began writing in her teens, and her first novel, Audrey Craven, was published in 1895. Sinclair was a prolific writer, producing more than twenty novels, several volumes of poetry, and numerous short stories and essays. Her works often explored the psychological effects of war and the spiritual struggles of women. She was a member of the influential literary group the Dymock Poets, and her work was praised by such writers as Virginia Woolf and E.M. Forster. Sinclair was a feminist and a pacifist, and her work often reflected her beliefs. She was a member of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, and she wrote extensively on the subject of women's rights. She was also a member of the Society of Authors and the Society of Women Writers and Journalists. Sinclair died in 1946 in London. Her work has been widely anthologized and is still studied today.
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