Charles L. (Charles Larcom) Graves

Born in Dublin on December 15, 1856, Charles Larcom Graves was an Irish-born writer, journalist, and critic who spent most of his career in England. He studied at Christ Church, Oxford, and became known for polished, humorous writing that moved easily between satire, literary commentary, and biography.

Graves worked for The Spectator and later became closely linked with Punch, where he served on the staff for many years and eventually as assistant editor. He also contributed articles to the Dictionary of National Biography, showing a range that went well beyond comic verse and political skits.

His books include satirical verse such as The Hawarden Horace and larger works like Mr. Punch's History of Modern England and The Life and Letters of Sir George Grove. He died on April 17, 1944, leaving behind a body of work that captures the humor, arguments, and personalities of his age.