Edwin Atherstone

Edwin Atherstone

Edwin Atherstone (1788 - 1872) was a poet and novelist. His works, which were planned on an imposing scale, attracted some temporary attention and applause, but are now forgotten. His chief poem, "The Fall of Nineveh",consisting of thirty books, appeared at intervals from 1828 to 1868.

He also produced two novels, "The Sea Kings in England" and "The Handwriting on the Wall".

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