1857

Appointment as Professor of Poetry at Oxford

Poet involved

What happened

Doyle was appointed Professor of Poetry at Oxford University in 1857, a prestigious position that allowed him to influence a new generation of poets and scholars.

Literary impact

This role not only elevated his status within the literary community but also provided him with a platform to promote his views on poetry and its moral responsibilities. His lectures and writings during this time contributed to the Victorian discourse on poetry's role in society.

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Poets alive in 1857

166 poets

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