Ernest Dowson 1888-1897: Reminiscences, Unpublished Letters and Marginalia by Victor Plarr, published in London by Elkin Mathews in 1914, with a bibliography compiled by H. Guy Harrison.
An early twentieth-century literary study of English poet Ernest Dowson (1867–1900), a central figure of the Decadent movement associated with the Rhymers' Club and the fin-de-siècle literary scene. The volume contains reminiscences, previously unpublished correspondence, marginalia, and bibliographical material relating to Dowson's life and work.
Published fourteen years after Dowson's death, this work remains one of the earliest book-length studies devoted to the poet and provides contemporary insights into his literary circle and legacy.
Publication Details:
- Title: Ernest Dowson 1888-1897: Reminiscences, Unpublished Letters and Marginalia
- Author: Victor Plarr
- Bibliography: H. Guy Harrison
- Publisher: Elkin Mathews
- Place of Publication: London
- Year: 1914
- Format: Hardcover
- Country of Origin: England
Condition Notes:
- Book: Very Good condition for its age.
- Binding: Sound and intact.
- Pages: Age toned with scattered foxing throughout, particularly to preliminary leaves.
- Cover: Red cloth boards with gilt lettering. General rubbing, scuffing, and handling wear consistent with age.
- Additional Notes: Housed in a protective archival sleeve. A well-preserved example of an early literary biography from the Edwardian period.