Rev. Lionel Thomas Berguer (1789-1831 fl.) was a English poet, pamphleteer, and cleric.[1]
Life[]
Few details are recorded of Berguer, who was a young acquaintance of Sir Walter Scott. He wrote poetry and political pamphlets, the latter successful enough to be go through several editions.[1] He published in the Spectator, Guardian, Observer, Tatler, and other periodicals.[2]
Publications[]
Poetry[]
- Stanzas inscribed to Walter Scott, Esq. Edinburgh: 1815.
- Trifles in verse: Including some experiments in Latin rhyme. Edinburgh: John Anderson / London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, & Brown, 1817.
- Stanzas to the queen, with other verses. London: Allman, 1820.
Non-fiction[]
- A Letter to the Opposition in Both Houses: On the subject of their parliamentary duties at this awful moment. London: T. & J. Allman, 1819.
- A Warning Letter to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent: Intended principally as a call upon the middle ranks at this important crisis. London: T. & J. Allman, 1819.
- A second warning letter to His Royal Highness the Prince Regent: Intended principally as a call upon the middle ranks at this important crisis. London: T. & J. Allman, 1819.
Translated[]
- Vittorio Alfieri, Philip, King of Spain: A tragedy. London: Robert Dutton, 1809.
Edited[]
- British essayists: With prefaces biographical, historical and critical. (45 volumes), London: T. & J. Allman, 1823.
Except where noted, bibliographical information courtesy WorldCat.[2]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Rev. Lionel Thomas Berguer (1789-1831 fl.), English Poetry, 1579-1830, Virginal Polytechnic Institute & State Universeity. Web, Apr. 28, 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lionel Thomas Berguer, WorldCat, OCLC Online Computer Library Center Inc. Web, Apr. 28, 2016.
External links[]
- Poems
- Books
- About
- Rev. Lionel Thomas Berguer (1789-1831 fl.) at English Poetry, 1579-1830
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