William Aldis Wright

1831–1914 (age 83)

Biography

William Aldis Wright was a consummate scholar and writer whose editorship of classic texts set a standard for academic rigor and grace. His devotion to the written word helped preserve the richness of literary heritage for generations of readers and researchers.

He passed away leaving a distinguished imprint on the world of letters and was laid to rest in Ascension Parish Burial Ground, where his contributions to scholarship are quietly remembered.