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William Beloe
1756–1817
A clergyman with a lively literary streak, he is best remembered for turning a long life among books into witty recollections and criticism. His work opens a window onto the reading world of late eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century England.
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About the author
Born in 1756 and dying on April 11, 1817, William Beloe was an English divine and miscellaneous writer. Reliable sources available here consistently describe him as both a clergyman and a man of letters, a combination that shaped the tone of his writing.
He wrote across several literary forms, but he is especially associated with The Sexagenarian; or, The Recollections of a Literary Life, a work that draws on his experiences in the world of books and learning. That blend of memoir, criticism, and anecdote helps make his writing appealing to readers interested in literary history as well as biography.
Although not as widely known today as some of his contemporaries, Beloe remains a rewarding figure for listeners who enjoy reflective, bookish voices from the period. His pages preserve the habits, tastes, and personalities of a literary age in transition.