Inspirational Quotes by Bernard Barton (English Quaker Poet)

Bernard Barton (1784–1849) was an English Quaker poet and writer known as the Quaker poet. His principal works included The Convict’s Appeal (1818,) in which he protested against the death penalty and the severity of the criminal code.

Born in Carlisle, England, Barton worked as a banker for most of his life and wrote poetry in his spare time, publishing his first collection, Metrical Effusions (1812.) His poetry often focused on Quaker themes, and he was known for his gentle and sentimental style. His poems were famous in his time and were praised by writers such as Charles Lamb and Robert Southey. Other works include Household Verses (1845,) Napoleon and Other Poems (1822,) Poetic Vigils (1824,) and A New Year’s Eve and Other Poems (1828.)

Despite his success as a poet, Barton’s Quaker faith was always his primary focus, and he is remembered as a devout, amiable, and estimable man. Barton was also a friend of the novelist Charles Dickens, who wrote a eulogy for Barton.

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