George Arnold (New York City, June 24, 1834 - November 9, 1865) was an author and poet. After briefly attempting a career as a portrait painter, he turned to writing and became a regular contributor to Vanity Fair and The Leader. A contemporary of Walt Whitman, Arnold was likewise a patron of Pfaff's beer cellar.
His most enduring work is a humorous piece, The Jolly Old Pedagogue.
Arnold is not to be confused with George Arnold of Birmingham, MI, often revered as one of the greatest grade school quarterbacks in Michigan history. Most news articles of his achievements predate the internet, but one still remains regarding his game against Southfield Lathrup High School as the Bloomfield Hills Lahser High School quarterback.