Ernest Dowson was een Engelse dichter en prozaschrijver die geassocieerd wordt met de decadente beweging. Zijn werk wordt gekenmerkt door een melancholische toon, waarin thema's als vergankelijkheid, verloren liefde en schoonheid worden onderzocht. Dowson werd diepgaand beïnvloed door de Franse literatuur, en zijn stijl staat bekend om zijn subtiele muzikaliteit. Door zijn poëzie en proza streefde hij naar esthetische perfectie en gaf hij blijk van een gevoelige wereldperceptie.
The collection showcases the poetic and prose works of Ernest Dowson, a pivotal figure in the late Victorian literary scene, whose influence shaped the symbolist and decadent movements. Accompanied by a memoir from his friend Arthur Symons, it provides a deep insight into Dowson's genius and the tragic brevity of his life. This compilation not only highlights his artistic contributions but also reflects on the lasting impact of his work, ensuring his legacy endures for contemporary readers.
A novel of romance and adventure, set in Italy in the late 19th century. Adrian Rome is a young British artist who falls in love with the beautiful daughter of an aristocratic Italian family. Their romance is complicated by family secrets and political intrigue, as well as by Adrian's own uncertain identity.
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In 1890 W B Yeats and Ernest Rhys founded a poetry club. Based mainly at Fleet Street's immortal 'Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese' pub with occasional appearances at the Domino room in the Café Royal poets gathered together to dine and drink. Whilst it was based on a core of poets many others attended on an ad hoc basis including Oscar Wilde, Francis Thompson & Lord Alfred Douglas. The camaraderie, banter and poetry that played out in their dreams, ambitions and for many, their difficult lives led Yeats to call them 'the tragic generation'. As well as their enthusiastic social forays they printed two anthologies of verse. The first in 1892 and the second in 1894. For all the talent it could call upon the print runs were only in their hundreds. Part of a poet's obligation is to move the boundaries of society, to write what others shun. And whilst that is certainly the case with our group in terms of writing in one glaring respect they were very Victorian. The members of the club were only men. Arthur Ransome sums up their existence as "... the Rhymer's Club used to meet, to drink from tankards, smoke clay pipes, and recite their own poetry". Whilst their initial aims were food, drink, camaraderie and bragging, the reality is that their poetry gives us so much more.
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Set in a whimsical and dramatic world, this one-act phantasy explores themes of love and identity through the character of Pierrot. Originally published in 1897, the work captures the essence of its time while offering a timeless narrative that blends humor and melancholy. The reprint maintains the high quality of the original edition, inviting readers to experience the unique charm and artistry of this classic piece.
