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Lloyd Roberts
1884–1966
A Canadian poet, playwright, and prose writer, he came from one of the best-known literary families in New Brunswick and built a varied career of his own. His work ranged from lyric poetry to drama and historical writing, with a strong connection to Canadian subjects.
1 Audiobook
England Over Seas
by Lloyd Roberts
About the author
Born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on October 31, 1884, William Harris Lloyd Roberts was the son of poet Charles G. D. Roberts and Mary Isabel Fenety. He was educated by private tutors and at King's Collegiate School, and he went on to work in a wide mix of fields before becoming known as a writer.
Roberts published poetry, plays, stories, and essays, and he is generally remembered as a versatile Canadian man of letters rather than as the author of a single famous book. Sources consistently describe him as a Canadian writer, poet, and playwright, and note that his literary life developed in the shadow of a remarkable family tradition while still taking its own path.
He died on June 28, 1966. For listeners exploring older Canadian literature, Roberts offers a voice shaped by place, family inheritance, and an evident interest in both imaginative and historical writing.