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Alexander Smith

Alexander Smith

Alexander Smith was a nineteenth-century Scottish poet and essayist associated with the Spasmodic School.

Lived
1829–1867
Nationality
Scottish
Era
Spasmodic School
Language
English

Alexander Smith was a nineteenth-century Scottish poet and essayist. Born in late 1829, he became known as a key figure within the Spasmodic School, a contemporary literary group of the period.

Throughout his career, Smith worked in both verse and essay formats. He passed away in early 1867, leaving behind a body of work that remains associated with the distinct stylistic movements of his era.