Charles Stuart Calverley was an English poet and wit, known for his humorous poetry and parodies. Born on December 22, 1831, in Martley, Worcestershire, Calverley studied at Balliol College, Oxford, where he excelled in poetry and classics. Despite suffering from poor health throughout his life, he published several collections of witty verses and gained popularity for his clever wordplay and satirical humor. Calverley was known for his mastery of light verse and his contributions to the comic literary tradition.