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1857–1895
A little-known late-19th-century poet, he left behind a small body of verse remembered for its lyrical style and love of myth, nature, and introspection. His best-known collection, Orpheus and Other Poems, was published after his death by friends in Montreal.
by Edward Burrough Brownlow
Born in London on November 27, 1857, he later made his life in Montreal, where he worked for several years as a bank clerk and became well liked in local literary circles. He died in Montreal on September 8, 1895, at just 37 years old.
Brownlow is chiefly known for Orpheus and Other Poems, a posthumous collection issued in 1896. Some sources note that he also wrote under the name "Sarepta," and later anthologies remembered him especially for his sonnets.
Though he remains an obscure figure today, his work has stayed alive through public-domain editions and audio recordings, giving modern readers a glimpse of a thoughtful poet whose reputation rested on a brief but warmly regarded presence in Canadian literary life.