Charles W. Brooks,
C. Shirley Brooks,and
Shirley Brooks(which he used often in his later career). Pseudonym:
Epicurus Rotundus(which he used in Punch). Born in London. Contributed Ainsworth’s Magazine, the Illustrated London News, the Literary Gazette, Home News, and Punch (which he edited from 1870 to his death). Became a member of the Society of Antiquaries in 1872. Closely connected with major literary figures including William Harrison Ainsworth and Samuel Laman Blanchard. Biographical Information: ODNB. (CC, DD)
| Poem title | Date | Periodical | Roles | id # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King’s Device | 1854 | The Keepsake | Poet | 5657 |
| Once a Week | 1859-07-02 | Once a Week | Poet | 195 |
| Sketching the Castle | 1859-07-16 | Once a Week | Poet | 200 |
| La Fille Bien Gardée. (An Intercepted Letter) | 1859-10-08 | Once a Week | Poet | 223 |
| Practising | 1860-03-10 | Once a Week | Poet | 263 |
| The Private View | 1860-05-19 | Once a Week | Poet | 270 |
| O Love! O Mine! | 1868-12-25 | Once a Week | Poet | 12254 |
| Christmas Comes But Once a Year | 1868-12-25 | Once a Week | Poet | 12252 |