Christopher Smart

Description: (Poet)
Christopher Smart, an English poet, was known for his contributions to popular magazines and his controversial reputation. He faced confinement in a mental asylum and debtors' prison due to his supposed religious "mania." Despite these challenges, he produced notable works like A Song to David and Jubilate Agno, showcasing diverse themes of religion, nature, and English nationalism. Smart's legacy as a poet continues to be debated and appreciated by scholars.

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Birthday April 11, 1722 (Aries)
Born In Shipbourne, England
Died on May 21, 1771
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