Auteur: A. Cleveland Coxe

A. Cleveland Coxe, an esteemed figure in the world of nineteenth-century American literature and ecclesiastical history, is best remembered for his contributions as an author, editor, and churchman. Born on March 10, 1818, in Mendham, New Jersey, Arthur Cleveland Coxe rose to prominence within the Episcopal Church, ultimately serving as the second Bishop of Western New York. Coxe”s literary outputs, though not as prolific as his ecclesiastical works, nevertheless provide a keen insight into the transatlantic cultural exchange of his era. His travelogue, “Impressions of England; or, Sketches of English Scenery and Society” (1855), exemplifies his observational acumen and vividly captures the essence of Victorian England through the eyes of an American clergyman. Coxe”s prose is characterized by its clarity and evocative descriptions, often infused with a pastoral sensitivity that reflects his clerical background. Not solely confined to literary endeavors, Coxe was also instrumental in shaping the liturgical life of the Episcopal Church, with his editorship of “Hymns for the Sick” and advocacy for the development of a distinctly American Christian tradition. His literary style, blending theological reflection with travel narrative, provides a unique perspective on the interconnectedness of religious life and cultural observations. Coxe passed away on July 20, 1896, leaving behind a rich legacy as a bishop, writer, and influential voice in American Anglicanism.