Alma mater Yale Name Charles DeKay | Role Poet Spouse Edwardlyn Coffey | |
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Born July 25, 1848 Washington, D.C. Children Drake, Rodman, Ormonde, Helena, Janet Books Bird Gods with an Accompa, Barye; Life and Works of Antoin, The Vision of Nimrod, Barye: Life and Works of Antoin, Tiffany | ||
Charles Augustus DeKay (July 25, 1848 – May 23, 1935) was a linguist, poet, critic and a fencer. He was a son of George Coleman De Kay, a naval officer. He was best known for founding the National Arts Club and the Fencers Club. He was inducted into the United States Fencing Hall of Fame in 2008. He was an art and literary critic for The New York Times for 18 years.
Writing
His best-known story is "Manmatha."
References
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