scape," 1885; "Man in Art," 1893. His early volume of poetry, "The Isles of Loch Awe," appeared in 1859. HANMER, John, 1st Lord, politician, b. 1809; d. Knotley Hall, near Tunbridge Wells, 1881. Educated at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford. An advocate of political reform. Published "Fra Cipolla and Other Poems," 1839; "Sonnets," 1840. HARPUR, Charles, government service, b. New South Wales, 1817; d. 1868. Educated at the Government School. Originally a squatter and farmer, he was appointed to the gold commissionership at Araluen in 1858. Published a volume of sonnets in 1840, and an edition of his poems appeared in 1883. HARRISON, S. Frances ("Seranus ") b. Toronto, Canada, of Irish parentage. In 1879 was married to Mr. J. W. F. Harrison, an English professor of music. She has contributed to Canadian periodicals for a number of years, using the pseudonym "Seranus." In addition to her poems," Pine, Rose, and Fleur de Lys," 1890, she has compiled an anthology of the Canadian poets, and has produced a volume of short stories. HARTLEY, John, a Yorkshire miner, whose volume of poems was published in 1872. His poem, "To a Daisy," was given to the present editor from memory by Mr. David Christie Murray. HAVERGAL, Frances Ridley, daughter of the Rev. W. H. Havergal, b. Astley, 1826; d. Swanna, South Wales, 1879. A fine musician and linguist. Contributed to religious periodicals, and has published several little volumes of hymns and verse. HAWKER, Robert Stephen, clergyman, b. Plymouth, 1804: d. Plymouth, 1875. Educated at Pembroke College, Oxford. A stalwart and heroic character. In 1834 became Vicar of Morwenstow, a lonely parish on the Cornish coast. His "Echoes from Old Cornwall" appeared in 1845; Cornish Ballads," in 1869. Joined the Roman Catholic Church shortly before his death. His poetical works, memoir, etc., were published in 1879. HEAVYSEGE, Charles, journalist, b. Yorkshire, 1816; d. Montreal, 1869. A woodcarver by trade, and mainly self-educated. Emigrated to Montreal, 1853, where he became a writer for the press. "Saul: a Drama in three Parts." appeared in 1857, and impressed Nathaniel Hawthorne, then consul at Liverpool, to such an extent that he brought it to the notice of the North British Review," in which it was reviewed at length in 1858. Heavysege's **Ode on Shakespeare" and "Jephtha's Daughter" were published in 1855. næum" for several years. His poems were collected and published, with a memoir, by his widow, in 1866. HICKEY, Emily Henrietta, b. Wexford County, Ireland, 1845. Contributed to the "Cornhill Magazine," "Academy," and other periodicals. A Sculptor and Other Poems" appeared in 1881, and in the same year she assisted in founding the Browning Society. "Verse Tales, Lyrics and Translations" was published in 1889, and Michael Villiers, Idealist, and Other Poems," in 1891. HINKSON, Katharine (Tynan), b. Dublin, 1861. Educated at the Dominican Convent of St. Catherine of Siena, Drogheda. Published her first book, "Louise de la Vallière and other Poems," 1885. "Shamrocks" peared in 1887; “Ballads and Lyrics," in 1892; and "Cuckoo Songs," in 1894. Contributes to leading journals in England and the United States. ар HOME, F. Wyville, b. Edinburgh, 1851. Author of "Songs of a Wayfarer," 1878; Lay Canticles and Other Poems," 1883; "The Wrath of the Fay," 1887. 66 99 66 HOOD, Thomas, journalist, b. London, 1799; d. London, 1845. Studied engraving, but, that profession disagreeing with his health, he turned his attention to literature. Was employed as sub-editor on the "London Magazine," and his early work comprised examples of nearly all the styles of composition in which he afterward excelled. The two series of Whims and Oddities" appeared 1826-27, and were followed by the now entirely forgotten "National Tales." Then came the "Plea of the Midsummer Fairies," the dramatic romance Lamia," Tylney Hall," and many exquisite songs and ballads. Miss Kilmansegg," a lyrical extravaganza, is the best example of his serio-comic style. The Song of the Shirt" and "The Bridge of Sighs are everywhere familiar. Was editor successively of the Gem" and the New Monthly Magazine." Afterwards established **Hood's Magazine," and published the “* Comic Annual." He had the faculty of blending mirth and pathos in his poetry as in his life, his own experience being a struggle against poverty and ill health, which he maintained with cheerful fortitude. In 1854 a monument was erected above his grave in Kensal Green, adorned with bas-reliefs suggested by "The Dream of Eugene Aram " and "The Bridge of Sighs," and inscribed with the legend, "He sang the Song of the Shirt." Cp. "Victorian Poets," chap. iii. " HORNE, Herbert P., architect, b. London, 1864. About 1882, began the study of art with Selwyn Image, and with him, in 1886, started the "Hobby Horse," but afterwards assumed the sole editorship of that magazine. An expert with relation to printing and the decoration of books. "Diversi Colores," a small volume of verse, appeared in 1891. HORNE, Richard Hengist (originally Hen r), dramatist and poet, b. London, 1803; d. Margate, 184. An adventurous wanderer of the purely English type of Trelawny, Domett, and Oliphant. Spent years in Australia and other lands, and served in the Mexican army during the war with the United States. In his old age settled down in London, poor in means, but a picturesque and impressive figure. He began his literary career in 1828, with a poem in the "Athenæum," and developed virile, almost Elizabethan, dramatic genius as a poet. He was throughout life a prolific, uneven writer of prose and verse, but among his superior dramas are "Cosmo de' Medici," 1837; "The Death of Marlowe," 1837; "Gregory VII," 1840; "Judas Iscariot,' "1848; Prometheus the FireBringer," 1864. His still famous allegorical opic of Orion was first issued at the price of a farthing. In 1844, conjointly with Mrs. Browning and Robert Bell, he published “A New Spirit of the Age," a series of critical essays. It was after his visit to Australia that he styled himself Hengist." Mrs. Browning's letters to him were published in two volumes, 1877. [E. c. s.] HOUGHTON, Richard Monckton Milnes, Lord, parliamentarian, b. London, 1809; d. Vichy, 1885. Educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he formed friendships with Tennyson, Hallam, Trench, and others. Entered Parliament in 1837, and during his political career took an active part in leading movements of the time. Was raised to the peerage by Lord Palmerston in 1863. He was always ready to befriend young writers and artists, and gathered about him a circle of the most brilliant men of the day. Published several volumes of travel on the Continent, and "Poems of Many Years," 1838; "Memorials of Many Seasons," 1840; "Poetry for the People," 1840; Poems, Legendary and Historical," 1844; "Palm Leaves," 1844; "Life and Letters of Keats," 1848. HOWITT, William and Mary, miscellaneous writers. William b. Derbyshire, 1792; d. Rome, 1879. Mary (Botham) b. Coleford, in the Forest of Dean, about 1799; d. Rome, 1888. Married in 1820, and worked together in a kind of literary partnership. Published their first volume of poems, The Forest Minstrel," in 1823, followed by "The Desolation of Eyam," 1827. William Howitt was the author of The Book of the Seasons," 1831, and "The Homes and Haunts of the British Poets," 1847. Mrs. Howitt translated the works of Frederika Bremer into English, and wrote a number of children's stories. HUXLEY, Thomas Henry, scientist, b. Ealing, Middlesex, 1825; d. Eastbourne, Sus sex, 1895. In 1846 took the diploma of the Royal College of Surgeons, and entered the royal navy as assistant surgeon. Rose to eminence as a biologist, and has held many inportant professorships. Was a strong supporter of the Darwinian theory, and the comrade of Tyndall and Spencer. Author of scientifie works of the highest grade. President of the Royal Society, 1873-85. The following lines, written by Mrs. Huxley, have been carved upon his tombstone, in compliance with his own request: And if there be no meeting past the grave, Be not afraid, ye waiting hearts that weep, For God still giveth His beloved sleep. And if an endless sleep He wills- so best! IMAGE, Selwyn, artist, b. about 1850, Educated at Brighton College and Marlborough, and took a degree at New College, Oxford, 1872. Was ordained in the same year, and cortinued in orders until 1880, when he gave up clerical work altogether and began the study of art. With Mr. Herbert Horne, he started the Hobby Horse," 1886. 66 INGELOW, Jean, b. Boston, Lincolnshire. about 1830. In addition to her poetical works. has written several popular novels, and some stories for children. Published "A Rhyming Chronicle of Incident and Feeling." 180; a first series of "Poems" in 1863, which instantly won the public affection in both England al America, and was followed by others in 165, 1867, 1879, 1881, and 1886. Died, London, 185. "INGOLDSBY, Thomas." -See Richari Harris Barham. INGRAM, John Kells, political economic b. Newry, near Belfast, 1823. Fellow and preHis petfessor of Trinity College, Dublin. Ninety-Eight," first appeared in the Duiz: "Nation." (D. 1907.) JAMESON, Anna Brownell, b. Dubl 1794; d. Ealing, Middlesex, 1860. Eides daughter of D. Brownell Murphy, a miniata painter. Became a governess at the age of sir teen, and in 1825 married Robert Jameson. It 1846 she visited Italy to collect material for be "Sacred and Legendary Art." JAPP, Alexander Hay, journalist and eri b. Forfarshire, Scotland, 1840. Educated at th University of Edinburgh. Became a contrib tor to Scottish journals, but removed to La don, where he formed connections with “Got Words" and the "Sunday Magazine." E been an industrious and successful writer, si ing the pseudonym, "H. A. Page," to many his most important works. Among his pre books are Three Great Teachers of o Time," Thomas De Quincey: his Life Writings," and Hours in my Garden." H latest volumes in verse are "Circle of the Year. a Sonnet Sequence," privately printed in 1 and "Dramatic Pictures, English Rispe Sonnets, and other Verse," 1894. (D. 1996) JOHNSON, E. Pauline, b. on the Grand ་་ River Indian Reserve, Ontario, 1862. Daughter of the head chief of the Mohawks, her mother being an Englishwoman. Has written verse for English and American journals, a collection of which is announced for publication in England. JONES. Ebenezer, agitator, b. Islington, 1820; d. Brentwood, 1860. Was reared in a Calvinistic atmosphere, but being of a passionate nature, found restraint most irksome. Took a clerkship in 1837, and at the same time began his literary work, which he pursued under diffculties. Issued his book of poems, "Studies in Sensation and Event," in 1843, but subsequently devoted himself to prose writing on political subjects. JONES, Ernest Charles, barrister, b. Berlin, Germany, 1819; d. Manchester, 1868. Educated at St. Michael's College, Lüneburg. Called to the Bar in London, 1844. Sacrificed the best years of his life to writing and speaking in behalf of social reform, and, in 1848, was imprisoned for two years on a charge of sedition. Author of The Battle Day,' 1855; "The Emperor's Vigil and other Waves of War," 1856; "Corydon and Other Poems," 1860. JOYCE, Robert Dwyer, physician and journalist, b. Glenosheen, County Limerick, 1830; d. Dublin, 1883. Went to the United States in 1866, and took up his residence in Boston, where he practised medicine and wrote continually. A sturdy balladist and legendary poet. His Ballads of Irish Chivalry were first collected into a volume in Boston, 1872. These were followed in the eighties by " Deirdrè," an Irish epic, and "Blanid," the former of which brought its author into general repute. KEBLE, John, divine, b. Fairford, 1792 ; d. Bournemouth, 1866. Educated at Oxford. Became a college tutor, and afterward accepted a curacy. Was professor of Poetry at Oxford, 1831-41. Vicar of Hursley from 1835 until his death. Author of several prose works in addition to "The Christian Year," 1827; Lyra Innocentium," 1845; and "Poems," issued after his death. Was a leader in the High Church movement, afterwards called Tractarianism. Keble College, Oxford, founded after his design, now bears his name. KELLY, Mary Eva (Mrs. Kevin O'Doherty), b. Galway, and now living in Australia. Was one of the regular contributors to the "Nation." Be KEMBLE, Frances Anne, actress, b. London, 1809; d. 1893. Daughter of Charles Kemble, the actor, and niece of Mrs. Siddons. gan to write for the stage at an early age. Appeared first as Juliet, at the Covent Garden Theatre, 1809. Made a professional tour of America in 1832. Married Mr. Pierce Butler, of South Carolina, and was divorced in 1839. Lived in the United States for twenty years, and then took up her residence in England. Was a frequent prose writer, and published two volumes of verse. KENDALL, Henry Clarence, government service, b. New South Wales, 1841; d. near Sydney, 1882. Held an appointment at one time in the Civil Service, wrote for the press, and occupied several mercantile positions. In 1881 was made Inspector of Forests. Published "Leaves from an Australian Forest," 1869, and Songs from the Mountains," 1880. His collected poems, with a memoir by Alexander Sutherland, were issued in London. KENDALL, May, b. Bridlington, Yorkshire, 1861. Author of "From a Garret," "White Poppies,' Such is Life," Dreams to Sell," 1887; "Songs from Dreamland," 1894. KENT, William Charles Mark (known as Charles Kent), journalist, b. London, 1823. Educated at Prior Park and Oscott Colleges. Editor of "The Sun" and the "Weekly Register." Was called to the Bar, Inner Temple, 1859. His collected "Poems" appeared in 1870. KENYON, John, b. Jamaica, 1784; d. Cowes, 1856. Educated at Peterhouse, Cambridge. Took up his residence at Woodlands, Somerset, where he made the acquaintance of Coleridge, Wordsworth, Southey, Lamb, and other noted authors. He was a distant relative of Elizabeth Barrett, and first made her acquainted with the poetry of Browning and with the poet himself, and afterward remained the beloved friend of both, bequeathing six thousand guineas to Mrs. Browning, and four thousand to her husband. His "Poems for the most part Occasional" appeared in 1838; 'A Day at Tivoli, with Other Verse," 1849. [E. C. S.] KING, Harriet Eleanor (Hamilton), b. Edinburgh, 1840. Daughter of Admiral W. A. B. Hamilton. In 1863 married Mr. Henry S. King. Author of "Aspromonte," 1869; "The Disciple," 1873; "Book of Dreams," 1883. KINGSLEY, Charles, clergyman and novelist, b. Holne Vicarage, Devonshire, 1819; d. Eversley, 1875. Educated at Clifton and at Magdalene College, Cambridge. Ordained in 1842, and became rector of Eversley in 1844. An active worker in the cause of social reform, he became one of the most conspicuous leaders of the Chartist movement, and, in 1849, published his novel, "Alton Locke," an exposition of the aims and views of Chartism. Was made canon of Chester in 1869, and canon of Westminster in 1873. Of his poetical works, "The Saint's Tragedy" was published in 1848, and "Andromeda and Other Poems," in 1858. Author of literary essays and of many noted prose works, of which "Yeast," 1851, Нураtia," 1853, "Glaucns, or the Wonders of the Shore," 1855, "Westward Ho!" 1855, **The Water-Babies, a Book for Children," 1863, and "Prose Idylls," 1873, are, perhaps, the best known. KIPLING, Rudyard, romancer and balladist, b. Bombay, 1865. Educated in England, but returned to India and went on the staff of the "Lahore Civil and Military Gazette," and contributed to the Indian daily press until 1889, when he went to England, and quickly achieved a reputation throughout the English-speaking world by his dramatic and original tales and poems of Anglo-Indian life. Married Miss Balestier, sister of Wolcott Balestier, and took up a residence in the United States, where he now lives. His first volume of verse," Departmental Ditties," appeared in 1886, and "Plain Tales from the Hills" in 1888. "Soldiers Three" and "Barrack Room Ballads" were published in America in 1891. Has written two novels, in one of which, "The Naulahka," he collaborated with Wolcott Balestier. "The Jungle Book," 1894, is a unique and imaginative production, and immediately became a favorite with young and old. KNOX, Isa (Craig), b. Edinburgh, 1831. Took an active interest in social science. Her Ode on Burns won the place in the competition on the occasion of the Burns Centenary. Was married to her cousin, Mr. John Knox, of London. Published her first book of poems in 1856. "Songs of Consolation" appeared in 1874. LAING, Alexander, b. Brechin, Scotland, 1787; d. Brechin, 1857. Engaged in the business of flax-dressing, and afterwards became a pedler. Contributed to local newspapers and to Smith's Scottish Minstrels,"" Harp of Renfrewshire," and "Whistle Binkie." Published a collection of his poems, called “ Wayside Flowers," in 1846. LAMPMAN, Archibald, Civil Service, b. Western Ontario, 1861. The son of an Anglican clergyman. Educated and took a degree at the University of Trinity College, Toronto. In 1883 received an appointment in the Civil Service at Ottawa, where he has since remained. His "Among the Millet and Other Poems published in 1888. His lyrics appear in the leading American magazines. (D. Ottawa, 1899.) was LANDOR, Walter Savage, b. Warwick, 30 Jan., 1775; d. Florence, Italy, 17 Sept., 1864. Was a classical enthusiast of a very genuine type, and held a unique position in literature. Never popular in the sense of being widely read by the common people, he is known better as a prose-writer than as a poet. Spent the latter years of his life in Italy. As an epigrammatist in verse, a writer of elegant bits of satire, elegy, gallantry, and social rhyme, he had no master in the English tongue. He was a man of impetuous temper, which involved him in unfor tunate quarrels and complications, but all through his life he showed nobility of sentiment and great powers of tenderness and sympathy. He was an ardent Republican, devoted to liberty, and scornful of tyranny in all forms. Author of "Imaginary Conversations," 1824; "Pericles and Aspasia," 1836; "The Citation of William Shakespeare," 1834; and the Pentameron," 1837. His plays include "Andrea of Hungary, "Giovanna of Naples," and "Fra Rupert." His Latin poetry, "Poemata et Inscriptiones," was published in 1847. In the same year, the exquisite "Hellenics" also appeared, and his last book, "Heroic Idyls," was issued in 1863. His Life, written at great length by John Forster, 1867-69, is the detailed record of a restless, versatile, in some respects heroic, and wonderfully prolonged, literary career. Cp. "Victorian Poets," chap. ii. LANG, Andrew, critic and essayist, b. 1844. Educated at St. Andrew's University, and Balliol College, Oxford. Was made a Fellow of Merton, 1868. He has made notable translations of Homer, Theocritus, and the Greek Anthology, and, in prose, has written numerous biographical and critical essays. Anthor of Ballads and Lyrics of Old France.' 1872; XXII Ballades in Blue China," 1-80; Helen of Troy." 1882; "Rhymes à la Mode." 1884; Grass of Parnassus," 1888; also of sev eral books of fairy tales; "Letters to Dead Authors," 1886; "Myth, Ritual, and Reli gion," 1887; and is in the front rank of the most active and authoritative English men of letters. 66 66 LANGHORNE, Charles Hartley, b. Ber wick-on-Tweed, 1818; d. 1845. Educated at Glasgow University and Oxford. Was studying law at the time of his premature death. LAYCOCK, Samuel, b. Marsden, Yorkshire, 1825; d. Blackpool, 1893. Was employed in a mill, but began writing verse in his youth. Published Lancashire Rhymes; or Homely Pictures of the People," 1864; "Lancashire Songs," 1866; "Lancashire Poems, Tales and Recitations," 1875. Shortly before his death, brought out a collective edition of his works. LEAR, Edward, artist, b. Holloway, Lon don, 1812; d. San Remo, 1888. Resided in Italy for a number of years. Painter of ani mals and landscape. Published several volumes of catching "Nonsense Verse.". LEE-HAMILTON, Eugene, b. London. 1845. Educated in France and Germany, and went to Oxford in 1864. Entered the diplematic service, but while Secretary of Legation at Lisbon, 1873, a cerebro-spinal disorder de veloped, and from that time until recently, when his condition is somewhat improved, he has been unable to leave his couch. He is a half-brother of Miss Violet Paget ("Vernun Lee"). In addition to several other volumes of verse, he has published "The Fountain of Youth," 1891, and "Sonnets of the Wingles Hours," 1894. (D. 1907.) LEFROY, Edward Cracroft, clergyman. b. Westminster, 1855. Related to Jane Auster and Sir John Franklin. His two sisters were married to Charles and Alfred Tennyson, Edr cated at Blackheath School and Keble College. 1 Entered the church, and held curacies at Lam beth, Truro, and other places, until 1882. Ar thor of "Echoes of Theocritus and other So nets," 1885. D. 1891. LE GALLIENNE, Richard, b. Birke head, 1865. Educated at the Liverpool College. Entered upon a business career, but soon gave it up for the profession of letters. Has done successful work in prose as well as verse. His first volume of poetry was privately printed a 1887. Later works are "Volumes in Folie." 1889; George Meredith: some Characteristies,' 1890; The Book-Bills of Narcissus," 1891; English Poems," 1892; "Prose Fancies," 1894. He has also edited an edition of William Hazlitt's "Liber Amoris," 1893. LEIGHTON, Robert, merchant, b. Dundee, 1822; d. Liverpool, 1869. Resided chiefly at Ayr. LEVY, Amy, novelist, b. Clapham, 1861; 1. London, 1889. Her parents were of the Jewish faith. Educated at Brighton and Newnham College. Was of a melancholy temperament, and died by her own hand. Her Xantippe and Other Poems" was published in 1881, a great part of the volume reappearing in A Minor Poet and Other Verse," 1884. Reuben Sachs," a novel, and the volume of verse, “A London Plane Tree," came out in 1889. LIDDELL, Catherine C. (Fraser-Tytler), b. 1848. Married Mr. Edward Liddell. Is author of "Songs in Minor Keys," published in 1881. LIGHTHALL, W. D.-See W. D. SchuylerLighthall. LINDSAY, Blanche Elizabeth (FitzRoy), Lady, b. 1844. Daughter of the Rt. Hon. Henry FitzRoy, second son of the 3d Lord Southampton, and of Hannah Meyer, daughter of the late Baron Nathan-Meyer Rothschild. In 1864 married Sir Coutts Lindsay, Bart., of Balcarres, the founder of the Grosvenor Gallery, and a painter. She is a successful prose writer, and an accomplished musician and painter in watercolors. Published, in verse, Lyrics," 1890; · A Child's Dream," and "A String of Beads," 1893. LINTON, William James, b. London, 1812. Noted as a wood-engraver, a political agitator, and a man of letters. He did much to advance wood-engraving in America, where he lived for some years, and he contributed largely to literature both in prose and verse. In 1854 he founded "The English Republic," a periodical devoted to social science. "Claribel and Other Poems" was published in 1865; "A History of Wood Engraving in America," 1882; Poems and Translations," 1889. He edited "Golden Apples of Hesperus," 1882; and a superb work, "The Masters of Wood Engraving," 1889. Linton had a notable career, having par ticipated in the Corn Law, Irish, and Italian struggles, and was always in the van as a Radical. From his private press, the "Appledore," at New Haven, Conn., he issued frequent metrical brochures, and published his Reminiscences," 1894. Died in that city, 1898. LITTLE, Lizzie M. Author of "Persephone, and Other Poems," 1884. LOCKER-LAMPSON, Frederick, b. near London, 1821; d. at his place, "Rowfant," Sussex, 1895. Clerk and précis writer in the Admiralty for a number of years. Added the surname Lampson to his own after the death of Sir Curtis Lampson, Bart., of Rowfant ther of his second wife. He made a rare collection of books, manuscripts, and autographs. His daughter, now Mrs. Augustine Birrell, was first married to Lionel Tennyson, son of the Laureate. Published "London Lyrics" in 1862, and "Patchwork" (prose and verse), 1879, and edited the "Lyra Elegantiarum," 1867. LOGAN, John E., insurance adjuster, b. Hamilton, Canada, 1852; about twenty years later removed to Montreal, where, with the exception of a few years, spent in the Canadian Northwest, he has since lived. Under the pseudonym of Barry Dane" he has contributed a number of poems to the newspapers and periodicals, but they have never been published in book form. LOVER, Samuel, novelist and painter, b. Dublin, 1797; d. Jersey, 1868. Was successful as a miniature painter, and became a member of the Irish Academy of Arts. Wrote several very popular ballads of Irish peasant life, which he set to music of his own composition. Went to London, where he was very popular. Illustrated his prose works with his own etchings. "Songs and Ballads" appeared in 1839, and "Handy Andy," an Irish novel, in 1842. LOWE, Robert, Viscount Sherbrooke, statesman, b. Nottinghamshire, England, 1811; d. London, 1892. Educated at Winchester and University College, Oxford. Went to Australia in 1843, where he held legislative positions; returned to London in 1851. Prominent figure in English politics; was Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1868-1873, and Home Secretary, 18731874. "Poems of Life" appeared in London, 1855. LYALL, Sir Alfred Comyns, K. C. B., b. Coulston, Surrey, 1835. Educated at Eton; and entered the Indian civil service, in which he has held offices of high distinction. Has published a book of religious and social studies relating to Asia; a Biography of Warren Hastings, and a volume of poems, Verses Written in India," 1889. LYTE, Henry Francis, clergyman, b. Ednam, near Kelso, Scotland, 1793; d. Nice, 1847. Educated at Trinity College, Dublin. Entered the ministry of the Church of England in 1815, Changed parishes several times, but finally be came “perpetual curate" of Lower Brixham, Devonshire. Published "Poems, chiefly Religious," 1833, and "Spirit of the Psalms, 1834. An eclectic volume of his poems was brought out in 1868. Lord LYTTON, Edward, (Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton), novelist, dramatist, and parliamentarian, b. London, 1803, d. 1873. During his earlier literary career he was popularly known as "Bulwer." The most fertile and brilliant, after Sir Walter Scott, of the romantic school of novelists. Of his many, and often overwrought, romances, "The Last Days of Pompeii," 1834, and "Rienzi," 1835, will always have a place in English literature. In later years, his novels took on |