автор: R. C. Lehmann

Rudolph Chambers Lehmann (1856–1929) was a distinguished English writer and liberal politician known for his contributions to literature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born into a cultivated family, Lehmann was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he emerged as an exceptional talent in rowing and literature. He developed a versatile career, oscillating between his role in the literary sphere and his political engagements. Lehmann»s literary style was marked by wit, lyricism, and a penchant for satire, which he effectively wielded as a contributor and later as an editor at the satirical magazine «Punch.» His collection, «The Vagabond and Other Poems from Punch» showcases his facility with verse and his ability to reflect the mores of his time with sharpness and levity. Lehmann»s works are reflective of the Victorian and Edwardian contexts, capturing the spirit of the age through his playful and poignant poetry. His position in the literary canon is noted by scholars for its representation of the political and social commentary of his era, providing readers with a lens through which to understand the cultural landscape of his time.