Phanuel Bacon facts for kids

Phanuel Bacon (born October 13, 1700 – died January 10, 1783) was an English writer. He was known as a playwright, a poet, and an author. His father, also named Phanuel Bacon, was a vicar (a type of church leader) at St Laurence's church in Reading.

Phanuel Bacon's Life Story

Phanuel Bacon had an interesting life as a writer and churchman. He lived during the 1700s, a time when many famous authors were creating new works.

Early Life and Education

When he was young, Phanuel Bacon went to John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon. This school is now known as Abingdon School. He attended from 1712 to 1715. After that, he continued his studies at St John's College, Oxford, which is a famous university in England.

His Work as a Churchman

After his education, Phanuel Bacon became a vicar. He served as the vicar of Bramber, a town in Sussex. He also became the rector of Marsh Baldon, which is in Oxfordshire. These roles meant he was a leader in the local churches.

Phanuel Bacon's Writings and Plays

Phanuel Bacon wrote several different types of works. He was especially known for his poems and plays. Many of his plays were comedies, which are funny stories meant to entertain.

Notable Works by Phanuel Bacon

Here are some of his most well-known writings:

• The Kite (1722): This was a long poem, sometimes called a "Heroi-comical Poem." It was divided into three parts called "Canto's."
• The Moral Quack (1757): This was a play, described as a "Dramatic Satire." A satire uses humor to criticize something.
• The Insignificants (1757): This was a comedy with five acts. Plays are often divided into acts, like chapters in a book.
• The Tryal of the Timekillers (1757): Another comedy with five acts.
• The Occulist (1757): This was a shorter play, called a "Dramatic Entertainment," with two acts.
• The Taxes (1757): This was also a "Dramatick Entertainment."
• The Snipe (1765): This was another poem he wrote.

See also

• List of Old Abingdonians