Ernest Dowson

English poet and novelist

Ernest Dowson - Artists & Creatives born August 2nd, 1867
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An English poet, novelist, and short story writer, contributed significantly to late Victorian literature. Notable for the poem "Non Sum Qualis Eram Bonae sub Regno Cynarae," which reflects themes of love and loss. His literary style combined influences from Romanticism and Decadence, often featuring melancholic and introspective themes. Dowson also wrote novels and prose works, including 'Mrs. Gming on,' although poetry remains the primary focus of his legacy. He was a member of the Rhymers' Club, which promoted new poetry during the late 19th century.

Authored the poem 'Non Sum Qualis Eram'

Contributed to the Rhymers' Club

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