Значение слова ALFORD в Литературной энциклопедии

ALFORD

HENRY (1810-1871).-Theologian, scholar, poet, and miscellaneous writer, _s._ of a clergyman, was _b._ in London. After passing through various private schools, he proceeded to Cambridge, where he had a distinguished career, and after entering the Church and filling various preferments in the country, became minister of Quebec Chapel, London, whence he was promoted to be Dean of Canterbury. His great work was his _Greek Testament_ in 4 vols., of which the first was _pub._ in 1849 and the last in 1861. In this work he largely followed the German critics, maintaining, however, a moderate liberal position; and it was for long the standard work on the subject in this country. A. was one of the most versatile men, and prolific authors, of his day, his works consisting of nearly 50 vols., including poetry (_School of the Heart_ and _Abbot of Munchelnaye_, and a translation of the _Odyssey_), criticism, sermons, etc. In addition to the works above mentioned he wrote _Chapters on the Greek Poets_ (1841), the _Queen's English_ (1863), and many well-known hymns, and he was the first editor of the _Contemporary Review_. He was also an accomplished artist and musician. His industry was incessant and induced a premature breakdown in health, which terminated in his death in 1871. He was the friend of most of his eminent contemporaries, and was much beloved for his amiable character.

Литературная энциклопедия. 2012