Appointment as a Master at Eton College
Poet involved
What happened
In 1847, Cory was appointed as a master at Eton College, where he taught Greek and Latin. His role as an educator allowed him to influence a generation of students, while also providing him with a stable environment to write and reflect on his experiences.
Literary impact
Cory's teaching career at Eton significantly impacted his poetry, as he often drew upon his experiences with students and the emotional complexities of their lives. The environment of Eton, with its rigid social structures, informed the themes of friendship and loss that permeate his work.
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