James Beresford (writer)

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James Beresford
Born (1764-05-28)28 May 1764
Died 29 November 1840(1840-11-29) (aged 76)
Occupation writer, clergyman
Notable work The Miseries of Human Life (180607)

James Beresford (28 May 1764 – 29 September 1840) was a writer and clergyman. He made translations and wrote religious books, but was chiefly known as the author of a satirical work, The Miseries of Human Life, considered to be a "minor classic in the genre".[1]

Bibliography

This list of works is taken from Beresford's obituary, published in the May 1841 edition of The Gentleman's Magazine.[2]

References

  1. Anon (2004), "Beresford, James (1764–1840)", Dictionary of National Biography, Revised by Matthew, H. C. G., Oxford University Press, retrieved 4 May 2010 (subscription required)
  2. "Obituary: Rev. James Beresford, M.A.", The Gentleman's Magazine (archive.org), May 1841, p. 574, retrieved 4 May 2010


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