Charles Stuart Calverley

Charles Stuart Calverley Biography

Charles Stuart Calverley (1831-1884) was an English poet, scholar and teacher. He was born in Martley, Worcestershire, England, and was educated at Harrow and Christ Church, Oxford. Calverley is best known for his poetry, which is characterized by its wit, humor, and clever wordplay. Some of his most famous works include "Fly Leaves," "Verses and Translations," and "Theocritus Translated."

Calverley was also a prominent scholar of ancient Greek literature, and he was appointed as a professor of Greek at University College, London in 1868. He held this position until his death in 1884.

Calverley's poetry was not widely popular during his lifetime, but his work was highly regarded by other poets of his era. He died in London at the age of 53.

In addition to his poetry and scholarly work, Calverley is also remembered for his contributions to the study of the history of the English language and his translation of Theocritus, a famous Greek poet. His reputation as a poet and classicist continues to be respected and he is considered as one of the most important figures of the 19th century English literature.

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