I lived from 1580-1654. I was from England, and am in the English category.
John Taylor was born in Gloucester, England on 24th August 1580. He was educated at the Crypt Grammar School and later spent much of his life working on the River Thames as a waterman - a member of the guild of boatmen who ferried passangers between the banks of the river in London. He later became a member of the ruling body of the guild and discussed the disputes they embarked upon (such as with the theatre comapnies) in a number of pamhplets.
In all, Taylor produced over 150 publications in his lifetime. Many were collected in the compilations All the Works of John Taylor the Water Poet (1630). The title of 'The Water Poet' was one which he had given himself. Prior to the publications of his collected works, much of his writing had been published by subscription, i.e. he would propose a book, ask for contributors, and write it when he had enough subscribers to undertake the printing costs.
Taylor died in 1654. He is remembered as an astute observer of the people and styles of his time and as such his work is still studied by social historians today.
In all, Taylor produced over 150 publications in his lifetime. Many were collected in the compilations All the Works of John Taylor the Water Poet (1630). The title of 'The Water Poet' was one which he had given himself. Prior to the publications of his collected works, much of his writing had been published by subscription, i.e. he would propose a book, ask for contributors, and write it when he had enough subscribers to undertake the printing costs.
Taylor died in 1654. He is remembered as an astute observer of the people and styles of his time and as such his work is still studied by social historians today.
My poetry
- I Have heard sundry men oft times dispute
Of trees, that in one year will twice bear fruit.85 lines - To all dispersed sorts of arts and trades
I write the needles prayse (that never fades).10 lines, 1 comment - Good wholesome labour was his exercise,
Down with the lamb, and with the lark would rise:27 lines
