Sir Henry Taylor was a nineteenth century English poet and dramatist who also served his country in a number of official appointments. He was described as a “well-connected man of letters”. He was born on the 18th October 1800 in the north eastern village of Bishop Middleham. While still in infancy Henry’s mother died and his father George remarried, but not until Henry was 18 years ...
Sim Hun was the pen name used by a 20th century Korean writer, although this name is sometimes written as Shim Hum. He was a patriotic poet, novelist and playwright. He was born Sim Daeseop on the 12th December 1901 in Seoul. His high profile family, the name of which is Yangbang, can be traced back centuries with many of its members holding influential ...
Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch was a famous English poet and novelist whose work sometimes appeared under the simple pseudonym “Q”. His major life’s work was the compilation of a substantial collection of poetry called The Oxford Book Of English Verse 1250–1900 which proved so popular that it was reissued to include poetry up to the year 1918. He influenced and inspired many other writers, ...
Sir Charles Sedley, 5th Baronet was an English poet, translator, playwright and wit who was also a well-known patron of the arts and literature during the Restoration period. He was much admired amongst other writers. He also served as a Member of Parliament. He was born sometime during March 1639 into a prominent and very wealthy Kentish family who resided in the village of ...
Sir Edward Dyer was a 16th century English poet and popular member at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. He was born sometime during October 1543, the son of Sir Thomas Dyer, Kt., at the family home of Sharpham Park which lies close to Glastonbury in Somerset. Information about his education is a little unclear, but it seems that he obtained a degree from ...
