Stephen Phillips (1864–1915) was a British poet and playwright known for his lyrical verse and dramatic works, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His poetry and plays explored heroic themes, classical influences, and emotional intensity.
Born in Somerset, England, Phillips studied at King’s School, Peterborough, then Queens’ College-Cambridge. Initially an actor with Frank Benson’s Shakespearean company, he later transitioned to writing.
Phillips gained recognition with Poems (1897,) praised for its musicality and depth. His dramatic works include Paolo and Francesca (1900,) a tragedy inspired by Dante’s Inferno; Herod (1901,) depicting the biblical king’s downfall; and Ulysses (1902,) a retelling of Homer’s epic. Later works such as Nero (1906) and The Sin of David (1904) continued his exploration of historical and mythological themes.
Despite early success, Phillips struggled financially, and his popularity declined, leading to a tragic end in 1915. His contributions to Victorian and Edwardian literature remain influential, shaping modernist poets and dramatists.
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In the Middle Ages, they had guillotines, stretch racks, whips and chains. Nowadays, we have a much more effective torture device called the bathroom scale.
—Stephen Phillips
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