Brooks, Shirley (M)

b. 29 April 1816. d. 23 February 1874. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Journalist, playwright, and poet. Alternative signatures: “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)

Poems associated with this person

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
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