Andrew Marvell

Augustine Birrell (1850–1933) was an esteemed English author, politician, and critic known for his erudite essays and biographies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born on January 19, 1850, in Wavertree, near Liverpool, Birrell's literary career blossomed alongside his work as a barrister and eventually as a member of Parliament. Articulate and knowledgeable, Birrell's essays often reflec...