author
Clifton Bingham
1859–1913
A prolific English writer and lyricist, he delighted young readers with poems, stories, and songs that were especially popular in the late Victorian and Edwardian years. His work ranged from children's books to the words of well-loved songs, showing an easy gift for rhythm and storytelling.
1 Audiobook
The Animals' Rebellion
by Clifton Bingham
About the author
Born in Bristol in 1859, Graham Clifton Bingham wrote under the name Clifton Bingham. He was the son of a bookseller and worked in the family bookshop as a young man before moving fully into writing and editing.
Bingham became known for a remarkably wide range of work: poetry, songs, plays, and children's books. He is especially remembered as a children's author and as a lyricist, with many of his words set to music and published widely in his lifetime.
He died in Bristol on March 28, 1913. Though not a household name today, his writing offers a lively glimpse of the tastes and musical culture of his era, especially for readers interested in classic children's literature and verse.