Philip James Bailey was an English poet. Bailey was well-known exclusively for his work, one voluminous poem Festus. And he was often regarded as the father of the 'spasmodic' school of poetry.
The original version of Festus was printed by W. H. Jones in Manchester and published anonymously by William Pickering in London 1839. Although there have been many changes to the poem, Festus is still considered as a singular example piece nearly completed in its earliest time but never reinforced by the later editions of its author. Bailey's poetic power in his later achievements and additions were never the same as in his first edition of Festus.
Philip James Bailey
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British writer and poet (1816–1902)
| Born | 22 April 1816 |
| Died | 6 September 1902 |
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![Cover of: Festus, a poem [by P.J. Bailey]. By P.J. Bailey](http://covers.openlibrary.org/b/id/6153803-M.jpg "Cover of: Festus, a poem [by P.J. Bailey]. By P.J. Bailey")
![Cover of: The age; a colloquial satire [and 4 other poems].](http://covers.openlibrary.org/b/id/6141823-M.jpg "Cover of: The age; a colloquial satire [and 4 other poems].")
![Cover of: The Festus birthday book [extracts from Festus].](http://covers.openlibrary.org/b/id/6154505-M.jpg "Cover of: The Festus birthday book [extracts from Festus].")
Philip James Bailey
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British writer and poet (1816–1902)
| Born | 22 April 1816 |
| Died | 6 September 1902 |
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19th Century, British Literature, Politics and government, Religion, Spasmodic, Victorian, external power, humanitarian spirit, morality, temptationID Numbers
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- VIAF: 67823110
- Wikidata: Q324158
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