Eaton Stannard Barrett

(Born: 1785 or 1786 - Died: March 20, 1820)

Irish author, novelist and satirical poet. He was born in Cork, Ireland. He died in Glamorganshire, Wales, of tuberculosis. He attended Trinity College, in Dublin, where he graduated with an A. B. about 1805. Moving to London, he briefly attempted to study law, but seems to have abandoned the effort very quickly. He later published under various pseudonuyms, including “Polypus,” “Cervantès Hogg,” and “Scrutator.” His first satirical poem, “All the Talents,” was published in 1807. His book The Heroine: of Adventures of Cherubina was first published in 1815.

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