Edward Capern

Edward Capern

Edward Capern (January 21, 1819 - June 5, 1894), born at Tiverton, Devonshire, was an English poet.

Early years

From an early age he worked in a lace factory. His failing eyesight forced him to abandon this occupation in 1847 and he was in dire distress until he secured an appointment to be "the Rural Postman of Bideford," by which name he is usually known.

His Poetry

He occupied his leisure in writing occasional poetry which struck the popular fancy. Collected in a volume and published by subscription in 1856, it received the warm praise of the reviews and many distinguished people.

"Poems, by Edward Capern", was followed by "Ballads and Songs" (1858), "The Devonshire Melodist" (a collection of the author's songs, some of them to his own music) and "Wayside Warbles" (1865), and resulted in a civil list pension being granted him by Lord Palmerston.

He is buried at Heanton Punchardon near Braunton, North Devon.

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