Edward Dowden Quotes

A collection of quotes by Edward Dowden.

Edward Dowden (1843-1913) was an Irish literary critic and poet. He was born in County Cork, Ireland and began his career as a professor of English literature at Trinity College, Dublin. Dowden wrote extensively on Shakespeare, publishing influential works such as "Shakespeare: His Mind and Art" (1875). He also contributed to the understanding and appreciation of Victorian poetry with his critical analyses. Dowden's poetry discussed a range of themes including love, nature, and spirituality. He made significant contributions to the field of literary criticism and played a vital role in the cultural and intellectual development of Ireland.

Sometimes a noble failure serves the world as faithfully as

Sometimes a noble failure serves the world as faithfully as a distinguished success.

Edward Dowden

Failure

For a poet to depict a poet in poetry is a hazardous experim

For a poet to depict a poet in poetry is a hazardous experiment in regarding one's own trade a sense of humour and a little wholesome cynicism are not amiss.

Edward Dowden

Poetry