1840 - 1929
Henry Austin Dobson was an English poet and biographer, born on January 18, 1840, and known for his lyrical poetry and essays that often celebrated the lives of other writers. He gained popularity in the late 19th century, particularly for his works that featured themes of nostalgia and the beauty of the past. Dobson's literary contributions include notable collections such as "At the Sign of the Lyre" and biographies of figures like Robert Burns and Christopher Marlowe.