William ernest henley poem
How did william ernest henley die!
William Ernest Henley was a talented poet, critic, editor, publisher. He became known thanks to the poem “Invictus”.
Born: August 23,
Gloucester, England
Who is William Ernest Henley: Editor, Poet, Literary Critic
William Ernest Henley was born on August 23, in the British city Gloucester in the family of a bookseller.
When Henley was 19, his father died and left heavy debts to his wife Mary Morgan and five younger brothers and sisters of the writer.
He attended school “Crypt Grammar” in He got acquainted with the poet T. E. Brown there.
William ernest henley invictus
The poet was Director of the school for some time. Communication with this teacher had great influence on the young writer. Brown always treated William with kindness and support, provided him with necessary books to study literature.
This contributed immeasurably future poet’s growing interest in this type of art.
When William was 12 years old he became sick with tuberculosis. His left leg was amputated to the knee because of this fac