E. S. D.Born in the West Indies to a father who was a Scottish plantation owner. Moved to England at age 4. Educated at the University of Edinburgh. Married Isabella Glyn in 1853 in Scotland and 1865 in London; she divorced him in 1874. Staff writer for the London Times from around 1855, and also contributed to many other newspapers and periodicals, mostly anonymously. Publications include Poetics: An Essay on Poetry (1852) and The Gay Science (1866). Biographical information: ODNB. (AC)
| Poem title | Date | Periodical | Roles | id # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Cid | 1868-12-25 | Once a Week | Poet | 12253 |