This collection of essays by Edward Joseph Harrington O'Brien provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of the enigmatic poet Francis Thompson, as well as other notable writers of the late Victorian and Edwardian periods. O'Brien's insightful and engaging prose sheds new light on these literary figures and their contributions to English literature.

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