Robert Lloyd (poet) facts for kids
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Robert Lloyd (1733–1764) was an English poet and writer. He was known for his clever poems and satires, which were often humorous and sometimes critical. Lloyd lived in the 1700s and was part of a group of creative friends.
He studied at Westminster School and later at Trinity College, Cambridge. He earned his first degree in 1755 and a master's degree in 1758. Robert Lloyd wrote a popular poem called The Actor in 1760. He also wrote a funny opera titled The Capricious Lovers, which was performed in 1764. This was just a few weeks before he passed away.
Lloyd often worked with his friend George Colman. Together, they wrote Ode to Obscurity and Ode to Oblivion. These poems, published in the early 1760s, made fun of the works of other poets like William Mason and Thomas Gray. Robert Lloyd also helped edit a magazine called St James's Magazine from 1762 to 1763. He was a member of a famous group of friends called the Nonsense Club. This club included other writers like Bonnell Thornton, George Colman, and William Cowper.
Robert Lloyd often faced money problems. He passed away on December 15, 1764, while dealing with financial difficulties. This happened shortly after his close friend Charles Churchill died. Lloyd was engaged to Churchill's sister, Patty, who also passed away soon after. Some people believe that his friendship with Churchill led to his financial struggles.
Robert Lloyd's Writings
Robert Lloyd wrote several interesting works during his lifetime. Here are some of his notable poems and plays:
- To Obscurity (1760)
- To Oblivion (1760)
- Chit-Chat, an imitation of Theocritus
- The Capricious Lovers (1764)
- The Actor (1760)
- The Cit's Country Box (1757)
- Spirit of Contradiction
