Algernon Charles Swinburne was a celebrated poet, novelist, and critic of the Victorian era. Synonyms for Algernon Charles Swinburne can include "AC Swinburne," "Swinburne," and "the laureate of decadence." Swinburne was particularly known for his provocative and scandalous poems, which often explored themes of sexuality, death, and the occult. Other nicknames for Swinburne include "the poete maudit," "the Apollo of the renegade," and "the high priest of beauty." Despite his controversial reputation, Swinburne left a lasting impact on Victorian literature and his works continue to be studied and admired today.