Charles William Shirley Brooks (1816 - 1874), journalist and novelist, born in London, began life in a solicitor's office. He early, however, took to literature, and contributed to various periodicals. In 1851 he joined the staff of Punch, to which he contributed "Essence of Parliament," and on the death of Mark Lemon (-q.v.-) he succeeded him as editor. He published a few novels, including Aspen Court and The Gordian Knot.
CHARLESWILLIAMSHIRLEYBROOKS (1816-1874), English novelist, playwright and journalist, was born on the 29th of April 1816.
In 1870, on the death of Mark Lemon, "dear old Shirley," as his friends used to call him, was chosen to succeed to the editorial chair.
Brooks was a great letter-writer, deliberately cultivating the practice as an art, and imitating the style in vogue before newspapers and telegraphs suppressed private letters.
CharlesWilliamShirleyBrooks (1816-1874) was born and educated in London, England.
Brooks was married to Emily Margot Walkinshaw, the daughter of a doctor from Trinidad.
Brooks also wrote to Charles Lamb Kinney (1821-1881), author, journalist, and songwriter with whom Brooks was associated on the staff of "The Man in the Moon," before joining Punch, and with whom he collaborated in dramatic work.
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