Arthur William Edgar O'Shaughnessy was a British poet and herpetologist associated with the Pre-Raphaelite movement. He is best known for his 1874 poem 'Ode' from the collection Music and Moonlight. His work often explored themes of dreams, music, and the power of the artist. Despite a relatively short career, his evocative poetry left a lasting impact, with his most famous lines frequently quoted in popular culture.