William John CourthopeWilliam John Courthope was an English poet, critic, biographer, and literary historian best known for his studies of English poetry and eighteenth-century literature. Born in 1842, he became an important figure in late Victorian literary scholarship nd eventually served as Professor of Poetry at Oxford. His major work, A History of English Poetry, traced the development of English verse across centuries, while his critical writings reflected a deep interest in literary tradition, national culture, and poetic form. Courthope also wrote on Alexander Pope and other major English authors, contributing to the scholarly understanding of English literary history at the turn of the twentieth century. Read More Read Less