Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837–1909) was an English poet, playwright, novelist, and critic who is best known for his lyrical poetry and verse dramas. Born into a wealthy Northumbrian family, Swinburne was educated at Eton and Balliol College, Oxford, though he did not complete his degree. He became associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and was closely linked to figures such as Dante Gab...