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John Benson Rose
A 19th-century English translator and writer, he is remembered for bringing Greek and Roman classics to a wider readership and for publishing works on European history.
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Fables of John Gay (Somewhat Altered)
by John Benson Rose, John Gay
About the author
John Benson Coles Rose was an English author, translator, and barrister. Sources found during this search identify him as being born in 1808 and dying in 1873, and a biographical listing in Men-at-the-Bar says he was a clerk in the House of Commons in 1848, studied at Lincoln's Inn, and was called to the bar in 1834.
He is most closely associated with translations and retellings of classical literature. Library and catalog records link his name to versions of Homer's Iliad, collections of Greek dramas, and English translations of Terence's comedies, showing a clear interest in making ancient texts accessible to general readers.
Rose also wrote on history. Catalog records attribute to him A Treatise on the Reign and Times of Queen Catherine de Medici, alongside other historical and literary works. I couldn't confirm a suitable portrait image from the pages available during this search, so no profile image is included.