VICTORIAN AUTHOR BIOS

Tennyson, Alfred Lord

Studied at Cambridge, part of the 'Apostles,' became Poet Laureate, and is known for the poem 'In Memoriam.'

Browning, Robert and Elizabeth Barrett

Famous couple who married after a romantic correspondence, with Robert's works leading to 'Browning Societies' posthumously.

Arnold, Matthew

Scholar and government inspector of schools, recognized for his dual careers in poetry and literary criticism.

Rossetti, Dante Gabriel

Poet who suffered greatly after his wife's suicide, noted for his connection to the 'Fleshly School of Poetry' alongside his sister Christina.

Hopkins, Gerard Manley

Converted to Roman Catholicism, known for his unique 'Sprung Rhyme' and the poem 'The Wreck of the Deutschland.'

Dickens, Charles

Famous writer from a poor background, created serialized work such as 'Oliver Twist' and greatly impacted literature.

Carroll, Lewis

Pen name for Charles Dodgson, wrote 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and developed a device for jotting story ideas.

Kipling, Rudyard

First British writer to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, wrote extensively about life in India and imperial responsibilities.

Wilde, Oscar

Champion of Aestheticism and author of 'The Picture of Dorian Gray,' famously imprisoned for his sexual orientation.

Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan

Famous for Sherlock Holmes stories, sought serious recognition for his paranormal writings, and promoted the Cottingly Faerie photographs.