Thomas Eastoe Abbott facts for kids
Thomas Eastoe Abbott (born November 23, 1786 – died February 18, 1854) was an English poet. He wrote many poems during his life.
About Thomas Eastoe Abbott
Thomas Eastoe Abbott was born in a town called East Dereham in Norfolk, England. His parents were John and Susannah Abbott.
He worked for the government's tax office, called the Inland Revenue, for many years. He also helped lead a school in Darlington, called the Royal Free Grammar School.
A writer named William Hylton Dyer Longstaffe said that Abbott's poems were "written with great simplicity of language." This means his poems were easy to understand. Longstaffe also said they showed "genuine patriotism and Christianity," meaning they were about love for his country and his faith. He even compared Abbott's style to that of another famous poet, Wordsworth.
Thomas Eastoe Abbott passed away in Darlington in 1854.
His Published Works
Thomas Eastoe Abbott wrote several collections of poems. Here are some of his well-known works:
- Peace (1814): This was a poem about peace, dedicated to the mayor of Hull.
- Resignation (1817): This poem was written after the death of Princess Charlotte of Wales. She was a princess who was very popular in England.
- The Triumph of Christianity, A Missionary Poem; Commerce; and other Poems (1819): This collection of poems was dedicated to William Wilberforce. He was a famous person who worked to end slavery.
- The Soldier's Friend (1828): This poem was written to remember the Duke of York. He was a son of King George III.
- Lines on Education and Religion (1839): This work focused on the important topics of learning and faith.
