Cousin John WJohn William Cousin was a British writer and literary historian, best known for his work on English literature. Born in 1849 in London, Cousin began his career as a journalist, working for various newspapers and magazines. He later turned his attentin to literary history and criticism and became a respected authority on the subject. Cousin is best known for his "A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature," which was first published in 1910. The book remains a valuable resource for students and scholars of English literature and has been widely praised for its comprehensive coverage and clear, accessible writing style. In addition to his work on literary history, Cousin was also an accomplished editor and anthologist and published several collections of poetry and prose. His other works include 'A Short History of English Literature, ' 'A History of the Edinburgh Review, ' and 'A Handbook to the Works of Robert Browning.' Read More Read Less