Arthur Patchett Martin

Arthur Patchett Martin (18 February 1851 – 15 February 1902), was an Australian writer and literary critic.

Martin was born in Woolwich, Kent, England, the son of George Martin and his wife Eleanor, née Hill. The family migrated to Australia in 1852, arriving in Melbourne that Christmas.

In 1883 Martin moved to London amid controversy over his role as co-respondent in a divorce case; he became a journalist and wrote regularly for the Pall Mall Gazette. Martin was the satirist of the 'Australasian Group' – who regarded themselves as exiles – but retained an interest in Australian literature and other affairs. One of Martin's most solid achievements was the publication of a work entitled "Australia and the Empire", specially dedicated to the First Lord of the Treasury, Mr. Balfour.

A sister, Letitia Hill Martin, who was also an accomplished writer, married the theatrical impresario Arthur Garner.