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Edmund Gosse

(1849–1928) Poet United Kingdom

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Edmund Gosse was a poet from the United Kingdom, best known for Father and son: a study of two temperaments.

Quick Facts About Edmund Gosse

Born
September 21, 1849
Died
May 16, 1928
Nationality
United Kingdom
Profession
Poet
Notable works
Father and son: a study of two temperaments
Spouse
Ellen, Lady Gosse

About Edmund Gosse

Sir Edmund William Gosse was an English poet, author and critic. He was strictly brought up in a small Protestant sect, the Plymouth Brethren, but broke away sharply from that faith. His account of his childhood in the book Father and Son has been described as the first psychological biography.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Taylorian Lecture Companion of the Order of the Bath honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris Knight Bachelor

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