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Alfred Crowquill
1804–1872
Best known by the pen name Alfred Crowquill, this Victorian talent mixed writing and illustration with a playful, comic touch. His work ranged from caricature and comic books to lively books for children.
2 Audiobooks
The Giant Hands; or, the Reward of Industry
by Alfred Crowquill
The Pictorial Grammar
by Alfred Crowquill
About the author
Alfred Crowquill was the pseudonym of Alfred Henry Forrester (1804–1872), an English writer, illustrator, and artist. He was born in London on September 10, 1804, and is remembered for combining words and pictures in a way that made his work especially appealing to Victorian readers.
Early in his career, he collaborated with his older brother Charles Robert Forrester, and the name “Alfred Crowquill” was at first associated with both brothers. Later, Alfred Henry Forrester used the name on his own and became known for humorous illustration, caricature, comic writing, and children’s books.
His output was remarkably varied, including comic and satirical work as well as illustrated books for younger readers. That blend of visual wit and storytelling helps explain why Crowquill still stands out today as a lively figure in 19th-century popular literature and illustration.