Bracebridge Hemyng


Bracebridge Hemyng was an English writer.

Biography

He was born in London, England on 5 March 1841.
He was the eldest son of Dempster Hemyng, a successful barrister.
He got married in the United States, but later returned to London.
He died in London, England on 18 September 1901.

Education

He was educated at Eton, then, following his father's footsteps, he entered the Middle Temple and was Called to the Bar in 1862.

Career

He did not succeed as a barrister, therefore he turned to writing as a career.
He began writing for newspapers and magazines. From there he progressed full time to writing novels.

Legacy

His legacy has been described in the following words by The Literary Encyclopedia: