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Christopher Smart

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Poet

The Resume

    (April 11, 1722-May 21, 1771)
    Wrote 'A Song to David' and 'Jubilate Agno'

Why he might be annoying:

    He abused alcohol and had problems keeping out of debt.
    He was placed in an insane asylum for praying too loudly in public places.
    His most famous poem in 'Jubliate Agno,' 'My Cat Jeoffry,' was composed as an ode to his feline friend (Coincidentally, written while he was in the asylum).
    Many believe the poem above is nonsense and should not be taught in schools.
    Due to his supposed insanity and religious fervour, it is hard to take him seriously as a writer (and some say you shouldn't try to).
    He suffered from depression.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He suffered most of his life from a form of religious mania that he had little control over.
    It is thought that he was thrown in the insane asylum in order to draw attention away from his extreme religious views, not because he was actually insane.
    He was a Biblical scholar and knew the Psalms by heart.
    He died poor and alone in debtor's prison.
    'My Cat Jeoffry,' has become a favorite in English literature classes and is often read to children (and those who like cats).

Credit: Jet


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 18 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 58.62% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 40 Votes: 55.00% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 53 Votes: 66.04% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 96 Votes: 52.08% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 163 Votes: 60.74% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 230 Votes: 55.65% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 494 Votes: 57.89% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 393 Votes: 60.81% Annoying