Herbert Trench, Poet, Dramatist and Theatre Producer, in Avonmore, Co. Cork, Is Born

Herbert Trench, the Irish poet, dramatist, and theatre producer, was born on November 30, 1865, in Avonmore, County Cork, Ireland. Trench was part of a literary and artistic family; his brother, George Chenevix Trench, was a poet and writer as well.

Herbert Trench is known for his contributions to literature and the arts during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He wrote poetry and plays, and he was also involved in theatre production. His works often reflected the cultural and intellectual currents of his time.

While not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Trench’s involvement in the arts and his literary output contribute to the rich tapestry of Irish cultural history during this period.

As with many figures from this era, the appreciation for Herbert Trench’s work may vary, but his contributions to literature and the arts in Ireland are part of the broader cultural landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Works

• Deirdre Wed and other Poems (1901)
• New Poems (1907)
• Lyrics and Narrative Poems (1911?)
• Ode from Italy in time of War (1915)
• Napoleon (1919) play
• Poems (1924, Cape)

Translations

• “The Death of the Gods. Julian the Apostate” (1901) (Wikimedia scans) from Russian novelist Dmitry Merezhkovsky
• “The Romance of Leonardo da Vinci” (1904) (Wikimedia scans) from Russian novelist Dmitry Merezhkovsky