Amy LevyAmy Judith Levy was an English poet, essayist, and novelist whose literary output left a lasting mark on late 19th-century British literature. Born on November 10, 1861, in Clapham, London, she was the daughter of Lewis Levy and Isabella Levy. Raisedin a cultured and intellectually engaged Jewish household, she demonstrated literary talent from a young age. Levy became the first Jewish woman to attend Newnham College at the University of Cambridge, where she explored both classical and modern texts and contributed to student publications. Her experiences as a Jewish woman and as someone grappling with questions of identity and social constraint informed much of her writing. Among her best-known works are the novel "Reuben Sachs" and several poetry collections that gained critical attention for their lyrical strength and emotional depth. Battling depression for much of her life, she died by suicide on September 9, 1889, at the age of 27, leaving behind a body of work that continues to be studied for its insight into Victorian gender and cultural identity. Read More Read Less