Ernest Dowson was one of the most gifted poets of the late Victorian era, whose work exerted a profound influence on the symbolist and decadent movements. In this collection, Dowson's poems and prose are presented alongside a memoir by his friend and fellow poet, Arthur Symons. Together, these works offer a comprehensive portrait of a literary genius who died tragically young, leaving behind a body of work that continues to captivate readers today.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.