Sterling, John, 1806-1844

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John Sterling (1806-1844) was a writer, curate, and poet. Diagnosed with consumption, or tuberculosis, in his twenties, he resigned his position as curate of Hurstmonceaux and devoted himself to writing. His works include the historical novel Arthur Coningsby; a collection of poems; The election, a verse narrative; Strafford, a tragedy; and several short stories. His writings were very well-regarded among his contemporaries and close friends, who included Thomas Carlyle, John Stuart Mill, Alfred Tennyson, and Samuel Coleridge. In 1841, he moved with his wife Susannah and their children to Falmouth, where they became close friends with Caroline, Barclay, and Anna Maria Fox, the children of the Quaker geologist and natural philosopher Robert and Maria Fox. After his wife's death in 1843, Sterling moved to the Isle of Wight, where he died in 1844.

From the description of John Sterling letters to the Fox family, 1840-1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702194028

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From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to Thomas Carlyle, 1837 Jul. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270574919

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creatorOf Sterling, John, 1806-1844. John Sterling letters to the Fox family, 1840-1844. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Mill, John Stuart, 1806-1873. John Stuart Mill papers, 1812-1888 (inclusive). Yale University Library
referencedIn Sterling family papers, 1811-1950 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow letter to Miss Francis, 1876 June 15. Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library
creatorOf Sterling, John, 1806-1844. Autograph letter signed : London, to Thomas Carlyle, 1837 Jul. 25. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Victorian poets, extra-illustrated. Houghton Library
referencedIn Sterling family. Sterling family papers, 1811-1950. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Hallam, Henry, 1777-1859. Henry Hallam collection, 1792-1859. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn John Stuart Mill papers, 1812-1888 Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives
referencedIn Kemble, John Mitchell, 1807-1857,. Autograph letters signed from John Mitchell Kemble, Cambridge and Gibraltar, to F[rances Anne] Kemble [manuscript], 1830-1833. Folger Shakespeare Library
referencedIn Hallam, Henry, 1777-1859. Henry Hallam collection, 1792-1859. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Sterling family. Sterling family papers, 1811-1950. Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
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associatedWith Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881, person
associatedWith Fox, Anna Maria. person
associatedWith Fox, Barclay, 1817-1855. person
associatedWith Fox, Caroline, 1819-1871. person
associatedWith Fox family. family
associatedWith Hallam, Henry, 1777-1859. person
associatedWith Kemble, John Mitchell, 1807-1857, person
associatedWith Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882. person
associatedWith Mill, John Stuart, 1806-1873. person
associatedWith Stedman, Edmund Clarence, 1833-1908 person
associatedWith Sterling family. family
associatedWith Sterling family. family
associatedWith Sterling family. family
associatedWith Sterling family. family
Place Name Admin Code Country
Great Britain
Falmouth (England)
19th century
Subject
Bereavement
Death
English literature
Tuberculosis
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Birth 1806-07-20

Death 1844-09-18

English

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