Logan Pearsall Smith

Logan Pearsall Smith (October 18, 1865-March 2, 1946) was an American essayist and critic who settled in London. He was known for his aphorisms and epigrams. His autobiography Unforgotten Years (1938) is probably now his best known work.

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October 18 - 1865 - March 2 - 1946 - American - Essayist - Aphorism - Epigrams - Autobiography

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He was born in Millville, New Jersey, the son of Robert Pearsall Smith and Hannah Whitall Smith. He attended Haverford College and Balliol College, Oxford.

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Millville, New Jersey - Robert Pearsall Smith - Hannah Whitall Smith - Haverford College - Balliol College, Oxford

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Smith was much influenced by Walter Pater. His followers included Robert Gathorne-Hardy, Desmond MacCarthy, John Russell, R. C. Trevelyan, and Hugh Trevor-Roper.

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Walter Pater - Robert Gathorne-Hardy - Desmond MacCarthy - John Russell - R. C. Trevelyan - Hugh Trevor-Roper

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