Henry Austin Dobson
English poet and author known for poetry
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Died
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Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1840, a prominent poet and author contributed significantly to English literature. An advocate of metrical poetry, engaged in literary circles of the 19th century. Authored works that reflected themes of nostalgia and romanticism. Contributed to various periodicals, gained recognition for refined verse and wit. Later works included biographical and critical studies of fellow writers.
Published 'Eighteenth Century Vignettes'
Wrote 'The Ballad of Hamo Thornycroft'
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