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Augustus Bridle
1869–1952
A lively early Canadian man of letters, he moved easily between journalism, criticism, and fiction. Best remembered for championing the arts in Toronto, he also wrote novels and short studies that reflect Canadian cultural life in the early 20th century.
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The Masques of Ottawa
by Augustus Bridle
About the author
Born in England in 1868 and brought to Canada as a child, Augustus Bridle built a long career as a journalist, editor, and author. He became known in Toronto literary and arts circles for his work as a critic and for his support of Canadian music, drama, and visual art.
Alongside his newspaper and editorial work, he wrote books including fiction and biographical sketches. His career is closely tied to the growth of Canadian cultural institutions, and he is often remembered as an energetic advocate for the country’s artistic life.
Some library records list him as "1869–1952," but widely used reference sources give his birth date as March 4, 1868, with his death in Toronto on December 21, 1952. That small date discrepancy shows up in older catalogs, but the broader outline of his life and work is well established.