John Davidson (poet)

John Davidson (poet)

John Davidson (11 April 1857 – 23 March 1909) was a Scottish poet, playwright and novelist, best known for his ballads. He also did translations from French and German. In 1909, financial difficulties, as well as physical and mental health problems, led to his suicide.

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Famous quotes containing the words john and/or davidson:

    “But I’m his poor shepherd, as plain you may see,
    That am come to beg pardon for him and for me.””
    —Unknown. King John and the Abbot of Canterbury (l. 99–100)

    “A stag of warrant, a stag, a stag,
    A runnable stag, a kingly crop,
    Brow, bay and tray and three on top,
    A stag, a runnable stag.”
    —John Davidson (1857–1909)