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Edward Woodley Bowling
1837–1907
An English clergyman-poet with a gift for light, witty verse, he wrote from the worlds of Cambridge and parish life with warmth and ease. His work mixes humor, learning, and a gentle feel for everyday scenes.
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Sagittulae, Random Verses
by Edward Woodley Bowling
About the author
Edward Woodley Bowling was an English poet and clergyman, born in 1837 and died in 1907. Sources connected with his author records describe him as rector of Houghton Conquest and a former fellow of St John's College, Cambridge.
He is best known today for Sagittulae, Random Verses, a collection that helped preserve his playful, thoughtful style. The surviving descriptions of his work suggest a writer comfortable with both academic life and devotional themes, moving easily between wit, reflection, and occasional verse.
Although he is not widely known now, Bowling's background gives his writing a distinctive character: part Cambridge man of letters, part parish priest. That blend makes his poems feel personable and grounded rather than remote.