Allen Upward

Allen Upward (1863-1926) was an English barrister and writer. Born in London, he was the son of a successful solicitor and was educated at Charterhouse School and Trinity College, Cambridge. After studying law, he was called to the bar in 1886, but he soon abandoned his legal career for writing. He published several books of poetry and essays, including "The New Gods" (1907) and "The Sublime Adventure" (1910). He was known for his unconventional ideas, including his rejection of Christianity, and his support of spiritualism. Upward died in 1926, aged 63.