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Joseph Dennie
American author
Also known as: Colon
Quick Facts
- Born:
- Aug. 30, 1768, Boston, Mass. [U.S.]
- Died:
- Jan. 7, 1812, Philadelphia, Pa. (aged 43)
Joseph Dennie (born Aug. 30, 1768, Boston, Mass. [U.S.]—died Jan. 7, 1812, Philadelphia, Pa.) was an essayist and editor who was a major literary figure in the United States in the early 19th century. Dennie graduated from Harvard College in 1790 and spent three years as a law clerk before being admitted to the bar in 1794. His practice failed to flourish, however, and in the meantime he had turned to writing. He and Royall Tyler formed a literary partnership under the pseudonyms Colon and Spondee, and together they began contributing satirical pieces to local newspapers. Between 1792 and 1802 ...(100 of 295 words)