English poet William Watson was born #OTD in 1858.
Watson began publishing poetry in his early twenties. His first notable work was "The Prince’s Quest", an epic poem that established him as a serious poet. Watson was known for his outspoken political views. He wrote poems criticizing British imperialism, particularly the Boer War, & advocating for social justice and humanitarian causes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Watson_(poet)
Books by William Watson at PG:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/4885