Sunday, August 18, 2024

OBSCURE POET

 


Thomas Chatterton (1752-1770)


Born in Bristol, England

Perceived as a dullard in school

Was studious

Began writing poetry at age ten

Had a good imagination

Wrote political letters, operas, eclogues, lyrics and satires

Wrote in prose and verse

Could not earn much from his works

Committed suicide at age seventeen.

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