Scottish poet, labelled as one of the Spasmodic School, and essayist.
Alexander was the eldest of eight, possibly nine, children born to John Smith (1803–1884) and Christina née Murray (1804–1881). John S. was a pattern designer for the textile trade; he worked variously in Paisley and in Kilmarnock, where Alexander was born, before moving to Glasgow when Alexander was about eight years old.
Alexander was the eldest of eight, possibly nine, children born to John Smith (1803–1884) and Christina née Murray (1804–1881).
Scottish poet, labelled as one of the Spasmodic School, and essayist.
Scottish poet, labelled as one of the Spasmodic School, and essayist.