Edmund Clarence Stedman — American Poet born on October 08, 1833, died on January 18, 1908

Edmund Clarence Stedman was an American poet, critic, essayist, banker, and scientist... (wikipedia)

Poetry is an art, and chief of the fine art; the easiest to dabble in, the hardest in which to reach true excellence.
Fashion is a potency in art, making it hard to judge between the temporary and the lasting.
Yes, there's a luck in most things; and in none more than being born at the right time.