Edward Dowden — Irish Critic born on May 03, 1843, died on April 04, 1913

Edward Dowden, was an Irish critic and poet... (wikipedia)

Sometimes a noble failure serves the world as faithfully as a distinguished success.
For a poet to depict a poet in poetry is a hazardous experiment; in regarding one's own trade a sense of humour and a little wholesome cynicism are not amiss.
Browning's tragedies are tragedies without villains.