Robert Williams Buchanan Biography

Robert Williams Buchanan (August 18, 1841 - June 10, 1901) was a distinguished Scottish poet, novelist, and dramatist during the Victorian era. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, he gained recognition through his poetry collections and dramatic works. His notable works include "The City of the Saints" (1862), "The Book of Orm" (1870), and various novels and plays. Buchanan's literary output spanned poetry, fiction, and drama, reflecting both romantic sensibilities and social consciousness characteristic of Victorian literature.