Sir Henry Newbolt (1862 - 1938)

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Born in Bilston, Staffordshire in 1862, Newbolt was educated at Clifton School and Oxford University. After his studies Newbolt became a barrister. Higly respected, Newbolt was a lawyer, novelist, playwright and magazine editor. Above all, he was a poet who championed the virtues of chivalry and sportsmanship combined in the service of the British Empire. Although his first novel, Taken from the Enemy, was published in time for his thirtieth birthday in 1892, Newbolt’s reputation was est.. Continue..

Some of Sir Henry Newbolt Poems

Drake's Drum

Ireland, Ireland

Vitaп Lampada

The Fighting Tйmйraire

He fell among Thieves

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