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Garnett, Richard 1835-1906
English writer and bibliographer

Born in Lichfield, Staffordshire, he worked as a clerk then became keeper of printed books at the British Museum, London (1890-99). He was the author of verse, critical works and biographies, including Shelley (1862), Carlyle (1883) and The Age of Dryden (1895). His best-known original work is his collection of tales on pagan themes, Twilight of the Gods (1888). His son was Edward Garnett.

Bibliography: H Cordier, Le Docteur Richard Garnett (1906)