Views and reviews


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Views and Reviews


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Reproduction of the original: Views and Reviews by William Ernest Henley




A Book of Verses


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In Hospital


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This early work by William Ernest Henley was originally published in 1903 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'In Hospital' is a collection of poetry he wrote during a three year stay at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and is notable as one of the earliest examples of free verse written in England. William Ernest Henley was born on 23rd August 1849, in Gloucester, England. In 1867, Henley passed the Oxford Local Schools Examination and set off to London to establish himself as a journalist. Unfortunately, his career was frequently interrupted by long stays in hospital due to a diseased right foot which he refused to have amputated. Henley's best-remembered work is his poem "Invictus", written in 1888. It is a passionate and defiant poem, reportedly written as a demonstration of resilience following the amputation of his leg.




The Works Of W. E. Henley


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This collection of essays and reviews covers the work of William Ernest Henley, a prominent literary figure of the late Victorian era. Edited by Henley's close friend and collaborator Robert Louis Stevenson, the book offers fascinating insights into the literary and cultural landscape of the time. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




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Views and Reviews: Essays in appreciation: Literature


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"Views and Reviews: Essays in appreciation: Literature" is a collection of essays of literary criticism reviewing the works of the world's greatest writers like Dumas, Thackeray, Byron, Hugo, Heine, Homer, Shakespeare, and others. The author considers the main topics, types of characters, philosophical themes, and styles of their works.