Arnold Haultain
A British writer and literary executor best known for his association with Goldwin Smith and his book Hints for Lovers.
- Lived
- 1857–1941
- Nationality
- British
- Language
- English
- Notable works
- Hints for Lovers
Theodore Arnold Haultain (1857–1941) was a British writer who spent a significant portion of his career in Toronto, Canada. He is best remembered for his long-standing professional relationship with the British-Canadian historian and journalist Goldwin Smith, for whom Haultain served as a personal secretary for many years. Following Smith's death, Haultain took on the role of his literary executor and authored a detailed memoir documenting Smith's life and intellectual legacy.\n\nIn addition to his biographical and secretarial work, Haultain produced original literary works. Among his notable publications is Hints for Lovers, a book released in a limited edition and dedicated to his daughter, Emma. His writing style and career reflect the late Victorian and early twentieth-century literary landscape, bridging British and Canadian intellectual circles.