author
H. F. Scott (Henry Folliott Scott) Stokes
1896–1976
Best known today for the curious and compact book Perseus; or, Of Dragons, this English writer brought mythology and folklore together in a lively way that still feels unusual. He also had a career in business, giving his work an interesting angle outside the usual literary path.
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Perseus : or, Of dragons
by H. F. Scott (Henry Folliott Scott) Stokes
About the author
Born in 1896, Henry Folliott Scott-Stokes was an English businessman and writer. He was educated at Winchester College and New College, Oxford, and is remembered for writing Perseus; or, Of Dragons, a short exploration of dragon lore and the myth of Perseus that appeared in the early 1920s.
His writing stands out for its blend of classical myth, cultural history, and curiosity about how legends change over time. Although not a widely known literary figure today, his work has continued to attract niche readers interested in mythology, folklore, and the more eccentric corners of early twentieth-century nonfiction.
Scott-Stokes died in 1976. Surviving reference sources are fairly brief, but they consistently describe him as both a businessman and a writer, which helps explain the slightly unusual place he occupies in literary history.