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George Daniel
1789–1864
A lively English man of letters, he moved easily between satire, drama, criticism, and book collecting. He is remembered both for his miscellaneous writing and for building a remarkable library, especially rich in early English literature.
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Merrie England in the Olden Time, Vol. 2
by George Daniel
Merrie England in the Olden Time, Vol. 1
by George Daniel
About the author
Born in London in 1789, George Daniel was an English writer, critic, and collector whose work ranged across poems, plays, essays, and literary satire. He wrote for the stage, published sharp comic pieces, and became known as a versatile figure in literary circles rather than as the author of a single famous book.
Daniel also developed a serious reputation as a bibliophile. He assembled an important library with notable Elizabethan and Shakespearean material, and his collecting became a major part of his legacy. His interests in old books and theatrical history helped shape the way later readers remembered him.
He died in 1864. After his death, the sale of his library drew attention in its own right, showing how deeply he had committed himself to the world of books as both a writer and a collector.