Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock --The gifted author of "John Halifax, Gentleman;" also a volume of popular poems. Born in England, 1826.

Croly, George.-Born at Dublin. Ireland, 1785, died in 1860. A writer of poetry and romances, and a pulpit orator of great reputation.

Cross, Marian Evans Lewes (George Eliot).— The celebrated authoress, who wrote over the signature of "George Eliot," displays in her works of fiction talents of the highest order. These are sought by readers of cultivated taste, and some of them have met with great favor. Their originality, profound thought and masterly diction. are universally admitted. Born in 1820; died in 1881.

Cunningham, Allen.-A Scotch poet and miscellaneous writer. His works have been popular, especially his biographies. Born in Dumfrieshire in 1781, apprenticed to a stone mason at the age of eleven, and devoted his evenings to song and history. Died in 1841.

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Dana, Richard Henry.-Poet and essayist, was born November 17, 1787, at Cambridge, Mass. was educated at Harvard College, and devoted himself to the law. He abandoned this pursuit, however, and applied himself wholly to literature. His first poem was "The Dying Raven," followed quickly by The Buccaneer and other Poems." He also wrote numerous tales and essays. "The Pleasure Boat," selected for "Gems," from this author's poems is beautiful in the extreme. He died in 1879, in the ninety-second year of his age. Jr., of wide reputation as an author.

He was the brother of Richard Henry Dana,

George W. Cutter.-The author of many spirited poems, some of them relating to the Mexican War, and others descriptive of steam power, the telegraph, etc., was born in Kentucky in 1814, and died in 1865.

De Lisle, Rouget.-Born in France, wrote at Strasburg the famous "Marseillaise Hymn."

Dibdin, Charles.—Born in England, 1745; died in 1814. He was the author of numerous popular songs. His two sons, Charles and Thomas, composed songs and dramas.

Dickens, Charles.-The great novelist whose works of fiction are known and read throughout the civilized world, who gained a renown unequaled by that of any author in recent times, was born at Portsmouth, England, February 7, 1812. Becoming disgusted with law, for which his father intended him, he removed to London and became a reporter for the Morning Chronicle His first literary work was a series of sketches for this

paper. With the publication of "Pickwick Papers,” Dickens sprang into sudden popularity, and thereafter maintained it by his wonderful creations in the realm of fiction, and the charm of his transcendent genius. Died June 9, 1870, and was buried in "Poet's Corner," Westminster Abbey.

Dickinson, Charles M.-His poems are characterized by strong emotion, their pathos being especially marked. Born at Lowville, New York, 1842.

Dickson, David.- Author of "The New Jerusalem," was born in England, 1583; died '662.

Dimond, William.—An English dramatist and poet, author of the popular "Mariner's Dream," was born in 1800; died in 1837.

Doane, George Washington. - Bishop Doane of New Jersey, a scholarly author, whose writings exhibit refinement and taste, was born in 1799, and died in 1859.

Dobell, Sydney.-A somewhat eccentric writer, composed verses when nine years old, and even then showed the strange mixture of the philosophical and poetical spirit seen in his later productions. Born near London, 1824; died in 1874

Doddridge, Philip.-Author of hymns universally in use, and various religious works, was born in England in 1702, and died in 1751.

Dodsley, Robert.-Author and publisher, born in Nottingham, England, 1703. Composed a volume of poems, a dramatic piece called “The Toy Shop," which, having been recommended by Pope, was produced at Covent Garden Theatre, with marked success. Dodsley first gave employment to the afterward renowned Samuel Johnson. Died in 1764.

Drake, Joseph Rodman.-An American poet of unquestioned genius, whose popular poems, "The Culprit Fay," and "American Flag," met with universal favor, contributed to the press when sixteen years old, and at that age wrote humorous and satirical verses, over the signature of "Croaker," for the New York Evening Post. This precocious author was born in New York City, 1795, and died at the early age of twenty-five.

Drayton, Michael.-Known chiefly for his spirited ballad of "Agincourt," was born in England, 1563, was made poet-laureate in 1626, and died in 1631.

Dryden, John.-One of England's greatest poets, whose stately measures and lofty conceptions have commanded wide admiration. Dryden was born in 1631 and took his degrees at Trinity College, Cambridge. In 1670 he was appointed poet-laureate, with a salary of

two hundred pounds a year. His most famous production was a magnificent satire on the political commotions of the time. Died in 1700, and was buried in Westminster Abbey.

Dufferin, Lady.-Wrote "The Lament of the Irish Emigrant," a poem which has become a household treasure. Her father was Thomas Sheridan, and her name was Helen Selina. Mrs Caroline Norton was her sister. Lady Dufferin was born in Ireland in 1807, and on account of her beauty, wit. and accomplishments was a general favorite. Died June 13, 1867.

Duffy, Sir Charles Gavan.-A native of Ireland; born in 1816; known as poet and journalist; Colonial Prime Minister in Australia, 1871.

Dwight, John Sullivan.-A native of Boston, Massachusetts; born in 1813. His beautiful poem entitled "True Rest," shows the marked features of his writings.

Dwight, Timothy -Theologian, pulpit orator, and president of Yale College, born at Northampton, Massachusetts, 1752; died in 1817. The literary style of President Dwight possesses a fine combination of strength and simplicity.

Elliott, Ebenezer.-Styled "The Corn-Law Rhymer," was by occupation an iron founder. During the agitation in England for the repeal of the "Corn-Laws" he became famous for his spirited verses. Born in Yorkshire, 1781; died in 1849.

Emerson, Ralph Waldo.-Poet and philosopher, highly distinguished for originality, profound thought and terseness of expression, holding the highest rank in American literature, and popularly styled “The Concord Philosopher." Born in Massachusetts, 1803; resided at Concord, New Hampshire, and died in 1882.

Embury, Emma C.-The daughter of James R. Manly, an eminent physician of New York. Mrs. Embury's published works exhibit sense and a hearty, natural feeling, united to true refinement.

Emmet, Robert.-Was a distinguished Irish revolutionist, born in Dublin in 1780. He was educated for the bar, and was a highly gifted and estimable man. He became actively involved in the revolutionary troubles of 1802-3, and was consequently arrested, tried, and sentenced to death, which he suffered on September 20, 1803. Emmet was engaged to be married to the daughter of Right Hon. J. P. Curran, who, after the untimely death of her affianced, died of a broken heart. This sad event suggested one of Moore's finest poems, "She is Far from the Land Where Her Young Hero Sleeps Emmet's "Last Appeal," is one of the most patriotic, and yet pathetic, appeals, ever uttered.

English, Thomas Dunn.-Physician, humorous and dramatic author, born at Philadelphia 1819.

Everett, Edward.—One of America's most finished orators, whose scholarly, elaborate writings, together with his graceful, polished eloquence, gave him great celebrity. Mr. Everett was born at Dorchester, Mass., 1794; filled with honor a number of important positions, both educational and political, and died in 1865. He combined the scholar, gentleman statesman and orator in an eminent degree.

Falconer, William.-His only remarkable poem was "The Shipwreck," and this has given him enduring fame. He was of poor parentage; born in Scotland, 1732, and died in 1769.

Fenner, Cornelius George.-A native of Providence, Rhode Island, born in 1822; died in 1847

Ferguson, Sir Samuel.-A native of Ireland, born in 1805. His fine genius is conspicuous in his spirited poem, "Forging the Anchor."

Fields, James Thomas.-In 1871 Mr. Fields retired from the publishing firm in Boston with which he was connected for twenty-five years. During this period he found time to follow his literary pursuits, and, as the author of quite a number of poems, and editor of the Atlantic Monthly, he gained an enviable distinction, exerting a powerful influence on American literature. Born at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 1817; died at Boston, 1881.

Finch, Francis Miles.- Author of "The Blue and the Gray," one of the most popular of modern lyrics; lawyer and judge; was born in Ithaca, New York, in 1827. The above poem was suggested by the women of Columbus. Mississippi, decorating alike the graves of the Union and Confederate dead.

Fosdick, William Whiteman.-Born in Ohio, 1825; died in 1862.

Foster, Stephen Collins.-A very popular composer of negro melodies, born in Pennsylvania in 1826; died in 1864.

Gage, Frances Dana.-A poetess of ability, and also known as a public lecturer, was born at Marietta, Ohio, 1808.

Gallagher, William D.-Author of "Miami and Other Poems," was born in Philadelphia in 1808. His labors have mainly been devoted to journalism.

Garfield, James Abram.-By the sheer force of conspicuous ability aud honest purposes, Mr. Garfield rose from humble life to the presidency of the United States, to which position he was elected in 1880. His

assassination a few months after his inauguration produced a profound shock, and plunged the nation into mourning. His published speeches and addresses are of a high order. Born in Ohio Sept. 19, 1831; died

Nov. 19, 1881.

Gay, John.-This English dramatist and poet whose successes and failures were alike conspicuous, was a native of Devonshire. In early life the occupation of a silk-mercer was distasteful to him, and he began his career as composer of dramas and ballads. "The Beggar's Opera" and the ballad of “Black-eyed Susan" are his most popular productions. Born in 1716; died in 1779.

Gerhardt, Paul.-A German poet of rare merit, born in 1607; died in 1676.

Gilbert, William S.-Joint author with Sullivan of "Pinafore," and numerous other comic operas, which have been universally popular, was born in England in 1836.

Goldsmith, Oliver.-The genial spirit and sound sense of Goldsmith appear in all his prose and poetical writings. In humble life and straitened circumstances he yet left a rich legacy to English literature, and his works have gained high rank. His best known prose work is "The Vicar of Wakefield," and "The Deserted Village" is the sweetest of all his poems. His comedy, "She Stoops to Conquer," has enjoyed a perennial popularity. Born in Ireland 1728; died in London, 1774.

Gough, John B.-Orator and reformer, whose lectures on temperance and other subjects, delivered throughout America and Great Britain, produced the highest oratorical and dramatic effects, was rescued when a young man from a life of dissipation, and soon rose to unparalleled fame as a platform speaker and temperance advocate. Born at Sandgate, Kent, England, 1817, he came to New York when but a boy, and had a hard struggle with poverty. His later life was marked by comfort and the most happy home influences. Stricken with apoplexy while lecturing at Frankford, near Philadelphia, and died 1886.

Grahame, James -The author of The Sabbath, was the son of a respectable attorney of Glasgow, and was born in that city on the 22d of April, 1765. He was educated at the excellent public schools of that city, and had a very early and strong desire to enter the clerical profession; but it was the long-cherished wish of his father that he should be bred to his own calling. Accordingly, our poet sacrificed his own wishes to those of his parent, and studied law. Many irksome yearsthe best years of his life-were wasted in this, to him. most uncongenial pursuit, and it was finally abandoned,

For many years, however, he toiled on in it, and, from a sense of what he owed to his family, he gave to it all the attention of which a mind devoted to higher purposes was capable. Died 1811.

Gray, Thomas.-The author of the famous "Elegy Written in a Country Church Yard," has gained a world-wide renown by this one poem. His other pieces suffer by comparison with this, although they have a high degree of merit. Gray was born in London in 1716, declined the honor of poet-laureate on the death of Colley Cibber, who held that position, and died in 1771.

Greene, Albert Gorton.-Was born at Providence, Rhode Island, 1802, and graduated at Brown University in 1820. Studied law, and became prominent in the municipal government of his native city. He has written many beautiful fugitive poems, but deserves special mention for his elegy on "Old Grimes." Died in 1868.

Hale, Sarah J.-This gifted American authoress was long connected with two periodicals well known in their day, The Ladies' Magazine and The Ladies' Book. Her writings are chaste, and their moral tone is beyond criticism. Born at Newport, New Hampshire 1795; died in 1879.

Haliburton, Thomas Chandler.-An American humorous writer, popularly known as "Sam Slick." Author of the "Clockmaker, or the Sayings and Doings of Sam Slick, of Slickville," and "Sam Slick in England." He gained great celebrity by his quaint and graphic delineations of Yankee character. Born in Nova Scotia in 1802; died in 1865.

Hall, Eugene J.—This popular poet, whose writings have enriched American literature, is a native of Vermont, where he was born in 1845.

Hallam, Arthur Henry.-Was a youth of uncommon promise, the son of the distinguished historian, Arthur Hallam, an intimate friend of the poet Tennyson, and the subject of Tennyson's exquisite poem, "In Memoriam." Born in London, 1811; died in 1833.

Halleck, Fitz-Greene.— One of the most spirited and popular of American poets, the author of "Marco Bozarris," and other pieces of corresponding merit, was born in Guilford, Connecticut, 1790; died in 1867.

Harrington, Sir John.-Famous for his epigrams and sententious writings. Born in England, 1561; died in 1612.

Harris, Joel Chandler.-The well known "Uncle Remus," whose quaint delineations of negro character

and picturesque stories of Southern life have been so generally enjoyed, has cultivated his own peculiar field, and ranks among the first writers of his class.

Harte, Francis Bret.-In the realms of poetry and fiction, Mr. Harte has found a wide circle of readers. He is particularly happy in sketches of pioneer life, and delineations of Western character. Born in Albany, New York, 1839.

Hawthorne, Nathaniel.—As a master of language and charming writer of fiction, no name in American literature holds a higher rank. Hawthorne's cultured talent shows itself in his chaste and finished style the highly intellectual quality of his writings, and his fine analysis of character. "The Marble Faun," "Mosses from an Old Manse," and "The House of the Seven Gables," are among his most celebrated works. A melancholy spirit shadowed his life, yet this seemed only to lend greater force and earnestness to his remarkable genius. Born at Salem, Massachusetts, in 1804. Died suddenly at Plymouth, Mass., in 1864. Hay, John.-Wrote "Castilian Day," "Pike County Ballads," etc., and is known as an enterprising journalist. Born at Salem, Illinois, 1839. He was President Lincoln's private secretary, and afterward filled several important diplomatic positions.

Hayne, Paul Hamilton.-Poet and journalist, editor of Southern Literary Messenger, Russell's Magazine, etc., was born in South Carolina in 1831.

Heber, Reginald.—An eminent divine and bishop of the English church, especially devoted to the cause of missions in India, where he died in 1825; was born

in 1783. His celebrated hymn, "From Greenland's Icy Mountains," has been sung throughout the world.

Hemans, Felicia Dorothea.-Many of Mrs. Hemans' poems are household friends and are characterized by rare beauty, loftiness of sentiment, and felicitous expression. Born at Liverpool, England, 1794; died in 1835. Her genius was exhibited in childhood, her first volume, "Early Blossoms," appearing when she was fourteen years old. Many editions of her collected writings have been issued from the press..

Hervey, Thomas Kibble.-Known chiefly for his satirical poem, "The Devil's Progress." Born in England 1804; died in 1849.

Hobart, Mrs. Charles-Author of the well-known poem, "The Changed Cross," is a native of England. Her fame rests principally upon this one popular piece.

Hoffmann, Charles Fenno.-Editor, author, poet, of New York, whose name was connected with the Knickerbocker Magazine, and other periodicals, was born in 1806.

Holland, Josiah Gilbert.-Dr. Holland was a scholarly, industrious author, whose works exhibit good sense, more than the average literary ability, and exert a healthful moral influence. As the author of "Timothy Titcomb's Letters," "Bitter Sweet," "Nicholas Minturn," and other popular works, and founder of Scribner's Monthly, he has long been favorably known to the reading public. Born at Belchertown, Massachusetts 1819; died in 1881.

Holmes, Oliver Wendell. Our distinguished American author, whose writings in both prose and poetry have been the delight of his generation, was born at Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1809, graduated at Harvard College at the age of twenty, and studied medicine. His contributions to the Atlantic Monthly have met with decided favor. His collected works have been issued by the publishing house of Houghton, Mifflin & Co., Boston.

Hood, Thomas.-The genius, the poet, whose unrivaled productions by their pathos and humor awaken alternate tears and laughter, most of whose life was a sad struggle with adversity, was born in London in 1798. His name is associated with the periodical literature of his time, both as manager and author. best known pathetic pieces are "The Song of the Shirt," and "The Bridge of Sighs;" while "Faithless Nellie Gray," and "Faithless Sally Brown," are happy specimens of his rollicking humor. He died in 1845

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Hogg, James.-Known by the appellation of "The Ettrick Shepherd," was descended from a family of shepherds, and born on the 25th of January, 1772 At the early age of seven he became a cowherd, and was afterward raised to the more dignified post of shepherd. During his progress in these callings he suffered many hardships, which he humorously describes in his published autobiography; but, like many other great men, he owed the nursing of the talent which God had given him to his mother, who saw his genius, and fed it by singing and repeating to him in his childhood many of the old ballads of Scotland. When eighteen years of age, he entered the service of a Mr. Laidlaw, in the capacity of a shepherd, with whom he lived nine years, and by whom he was treated with the kindness of a parent. This gentleman possessed many valuable books which Hogg, who had but recently learned to read, almost literally devoured in the delight he felt in the exercise of this new acquisition. His first literary effort was song writing, and in 1801 he published a small volume of poems, and afterward, encouraged by Sir Walter Scott, while still in the capacity of a shepherd, he published another volume of songs and poems

under the title of The Mountain Bard. Died Nov. 21, 1835.

Hopkinson, Francis. A humorous, patriotic, American writer of colonial times, signer of the Declaration of Independence and Member of Congress for New Jersey; born in 1737; died in 1791.

Hopkinson, Joseph.-Wrote "Hail Columbia," one of our most popular national ballads. Born in Pennsylvania 1770; died in 1842.

Howe, Julia Ward.-Noted for her philanthropic spirit and advanced views on the questions of the day; wife of Samuel G. Howe, a well-known Boston physician and philanthropist; author of "Battle Hymn of the Republic;" was born in New York in 1819.

Howitt, Mary. - Born at Uttoxeter, England, 1804; a member of the Society of Friends, married to William Howitt in 1823; her maiden name was Botham. In connection with her husband she wrote "The Forest Minstrel," and other poems, which exhibit fine literary taste. "Her language is chaste and simple, her feelings tender and pure, and her observation of nature accurate and intense."

Howitt, William-Author of prose and poetical works, was born in Derbyshire, England, 1795. His writings are characterized by purity of diction, elevation of sentiment, and a high moral tone. Died in 1879.

Hugo, Victor -Ranks among the world's greatest authors, displaying in his poems and works of fiction a genius whose brilliance stands almost unrivaled. As a word painter he has rarely, if ever, been excelled Born in France 1802; died 1886.

Hunt, Leigh. A distinguished name in English literature. He was born in London in 1784. At the age of twenty-four he became editor and part proprietor of the Examiner, and was a favorite of the literary men of the time. Toryism was his abomination, and he was not considered to be greatly in love with even royalty. For a sarcastic thrust at the Prince Regent he was fined five hundred pounds and sentenced to two years' imprisonment. He covered the bars of his cell with flowers, and received visits from Byron, Shelley and Keats. His release was signalized by renewed successes in the field of literature, although a work on "Lord Byron and His Contemporaries" greatly displeased Byron's friends. Hunt died in 1859.

Ingelow, Jean.-Born in England in 1830. Her first volume of poems, published in 1863, met with prompt and universal favor. She is also a writer of fiction that possesses a high order of merit.

author, almost the first of his countrymen to give fame and favor to American literature abroad. Irving was a genial writer, a capital story teller with the pen, and his works have been received with universal delight. Born in New York 1783; died in 1859.

Jackson, Helen Hunt.-She made frequent contributions in prose and poetry to various periodicals, usually writing over the signature of "H. H." Her literary accomplishments, including a vivid imagination and remarkable command of language, place her among the most distinguished of her countrywomen. Born in Massachusetts in 1831; died in 1886.

Jackson, Henry R.-Author of the poem, "My Wife and Child," was born at Savannah, Georgia, 1810. The poem was written while Mr. Jackson was a Colonel in the Mexican Army in 1846.

Jenks, Edward A. Born at Newport, New Hampshire, 1835. His poem entitled Going and Coming," shows the marked characteristics of his style.

Jerrold, Douglas.-Author of the celebrated "Cau dle Lectures," which were contributed to London Punch in 1841; also of the comedy of "Black Eyed Susan," and other works which gave him great fame as a wit. Born in London, 1803; died in 1857.

Jonson, Ben.-"Rare Ben Jonson" was born in England 1574, and died in 1637. He was a man of marked ability and strong character, not displaying any finished style in his writings, yet infusing a rugged strength, and showing a masterly grasp of his subjects, which made him one of the famous authors of his time. His dramas and tragedies were popular, and he received a pension from the Crown, but on account of prodigal habits he died in poverty.

Keats, John.-A poetical genius who gave unusual promise, born in London 1796; died in Rome, Italy, 1821. Leigh Hunt welcomed him as a contributor to the Examiner, and he soon gained a wide celebrity. His "Endymion" appeared in 1817, and soon after he published a volume of miscellaneous poems. His untimely death quenched one of the brightest stars in the literary firmament.

Key, Francis Scott.-Famous as the writer of the patriotic ode, "The Star Spangled Banner," which was composed during the bombardment of Fort McHenry and published in Baltimore the following day. Few songs have ever had a popularity so general and emphatic. Key was born in Maryland 1799; died in 1843.

Kingsley, Charles.-An English divine, poet and writer of fiction, whose lyrics are popular on both sides