John Henry Ingram

John Henry Ingram was a British author, publisher, and literary historian who was born in 1842 in London. He was renowned for his works on English literature and culture, and for his works on the lives of famous British authors. He was also an editor and publisher of several books, including editions of the works of William Shakespeare and Edmund Spenser, as well as the books of fellow literary historian Walter Scott.

Ingram's most famous works include his two-volume biography of William Shakespeare, published in 1884. He also wrote the six-volume "Life and Writings of Percy Bysshe Shelley," which was published between 1901 and 1905. He also wrote other works such as "The Life of Robert Burns," "The Life of Robert Southey," and "The Life of Thomas Gray."

Ingram's works are characterized by their in-depth research and thorough analysis. He was a true scholar who read widely and deeply, and he often cited sources in his writings. Ingram's works are also known for their attention to detail and their sensitivity to the nuances of his subject matter.

Ingram's philosophy was focused on the study of literature as a whole, and he believed that a thorough understanding of an author's work could only be achieved by studying the author's life and works as a whole.

John Henry Ingram died on February 4, 1905, at the age of 63. He is remembered for his extensive works on English literature and culture, and for his dedication to the study of literature and the life of authors.

A fun fact about John Henry Ingram is that he was the first person to attempt a complete analysis of William Shakespeare's works. He was also the first to attempt a biography of the poet Edmund Spenser.