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Frederick A. (Frederick Augustus) Dixon
1843–1919
An early Canadian playwright and journalist, he brought a light, imaginative touch to the stage while also building a career in public service. His surviving works include fairy plays that hint at the theatrical charm he was known for in late 19th-century Canada.
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Maiden Mona the Mermaid: A Fairy Play for Fairy People
by Frederick A. (Frederick Augustus) Dixon
About the author
Born in London, England, on May 7, 1843, he was educated at King's School, Canterbury, and moved to Canada in the 1870s. He first worked as a journalist in Toronto before taking on a role as tutor to the sons of the Marquess of Dufferin, then governor general of Canada.
He is remembered chiefly as a playwright, with works including Maiden Mona the Mermaid and other fanciful stage pieces written for young performers and popular audiences. Alongside his literary work, he later served as a civil servant in Ottawa.
Frederick A. Dixon died in Ottawa on January 12, 1919. I couldn't confirm a suitable verified portrait image from the sources I checked, so none is included here.