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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.