When was Robert Southey born and where did he grow up?
Robert Southey was born on the 12th of August 1774 in Wine Street, Bristol. He grew up in a house that still stands today as a quiet reminder of his origins.
Questions about Robert Southey
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What radical plans did Robert Southey make with Samuel Taylor Coleridge?
Samuel Taylor Coleridge joined forces with Robert Southey to discuss creating a utopian community called Pantisocracy on the banks of the Susquehanna River. The plan collapsed before it could ever begin despite their initial collaboration.
Why did Robert Southey become Poet Laureate and how did he feel about the role?
The position of Poet Laureate came to Robert Southey in 1813 though he disliked it greatly. He argued against parliamentary reform calling it a railroad to ruin driven by the Devil while defending the establishment with vigor.
Which biographies did Robert Southey write and which one remained in print since its publication in 1813?
Robert Southey produced biographies including John Bunyan, John Wesley, William Cowper, Oliver Cromwell and Horatio Nelson. The Life of Horatio Lord Viscount Nelson remained in print since its publication in 1813.
How did Robert Southey respond to rumors about a League of Incest on Lake Geneva in 1816?
Animosity between Robert Southey and Byron traced back to rumors about a League of Incest on Lake Geneva in 1816. Robert Southey strenuously denied spreading these accusations though they damaged his reputation.