The Life of Horatio, Lord Nelson

Robert Southey (1774–1843) was an English poet, historian, biographer, and essayist. As a luminary of the Romantic era, Southey's vast literary contributions paralleled his engagement with contemporary social and political matters. He is best recognized for his proficiency in writing both lyric poetry and prose. As a poet laureate from 1813 until his death, Southey's commitment to literature was u...