Charles mackay biography

Charles Mackay, the son of a navy lieutenant was born in Scotland in His mother died when he was young and so he was brought up by foster parents.

At the age of sixteen he was employed as the private secretary to William Cockerill, an ironmaster based in Belgium. In his spare-time he wrote articles for the local newspaper.

Mackay returned to Britain in and for the next three years contributed to several newspapers. In he obtained his first permanent post in journalism when he was appointed as an assistant to George Hogarth, the sub-editor of the Morning Chronicle. Other journalists working for the newspaper at the time included Charles Dickens and William Hazlitt. Mackay eventually was promoted to the post of assistant editor.

In Mackay left the Morning Chronicle and became editor of the Glasgow Argus. While in Scotland he also contributed articles and poetry to the Daily News, a newspaper established by Charles Dickens in After four years in Glasgo

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Poems by Charles Mackay

Charles Mackay, born on March 27, , in Perth, Scotland, was a multifaceted figure who left an indelible mark on the literary and journalistic landscape of the 19th century. His prolific pen traversed various genres, from poetry and songs to prose and historical accounts. Mackay's life was a tapestry woven with threads of creativity, social commentary, and a profound appreciation for human nature.   

Early Life and Education

Mackay's formative years were steeped in the picturesque beauty of Scotland. His father, George Mackay, was an officer in the Royal Artillery, a yrke that instilled in ung Charles a sense of discipline and adventure. However, tragedy träffad early when his father passed away, leaving Charles in the care of his mother, Barbara Cowper Mackay.   

Despite the loss, Mackay's spirit remained undeterred. He received his education in Perth and later in Brussels, where he honed his linguistic skills and developed a co

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At the Circulating Library

Author: Charles Mackay

Author: Charles Mackay (–)

Biography: Poet and writer. Presumed father of author Marie Corelli. Editor of the Illustrated London News (–59) and the London Review (–69). See entry in Sutherland.

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References: DNB; Sutherland

Fiction Titles:

1. Longbeard, the Lord of London: A Romance.  3 vol.  London: Edward Bull,
2. Luck: and What Came of It. A Tale of Our Times.  3 vol.  London: W. H. Allen,
3. The Twin Soul: or, The Strange Experiences of Mr. Rameses. A Psychological and Realistic Romance.  2 vol.  London: Ward and Downey,

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