Portrait of William Sharp

William Sharp

William Sharp was a Scottish writer, of poetry and literary biography in particular, who from 1893 wrote also as Fiona Macleod, a pseudonym kept almost secret during his lifetime. He was also an editor of the poetry of Ossian, Walter Scott, Matthew Arnold, Algernon Charles Swinburne and Eugene Lee-Hamilton.

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The Laughter of Peterkin: A retelling of old tales of the Celtic Wonderworld

"The Laughter of Peterkin: A retelling of old tales of the Celtic Wonderworld" by Fiona MacLeod is a collection of children's stories likely written i...

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Tragic Romances Re-issue of the Shorter Stories of Fiona Macleod; Rearranged, with Additional Tales

"Tragic Romances" by William Sharp is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book delves into themes of love, sorrow, and...

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Pharais; and, The Mountain Lovers

"Pharais and The Mountain Lovers" by "Fiona Macleod" (William Sharp) is a romance written in the late 19th century. The work captures the ethereal bea...

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Where the forest murmurs : $b Nature essays

"Where the Forest Murmurs: Nature Essays" by Fiona Macleod is a collection of essays likely written in the early 20th century. This work explores the ...

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Life of Robert Browning

"Life of Robert Browning" by William Sharp is a biography and critique exploring the life and works of the renowned Victorian poet, written in the lat...

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Life of Robert Browning

"Life of Robert Browning" by William Sharp is a biographical work written in the late 19th century. The book systematically explores the life and lite...

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Spiritual Tales Re-issue of the Shorter Stories of Fiona Macleod; Rearranged, with Additional Tales

"Spiritual Tales" by Fiona Macleod is a collection of legendary stories written in the late 19th century. This anthology showcases a series of spiritu...

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Green Fire: A Romance

"Green Fire: A Romance" by William Sharp is a novel written in the late 19th century. This romantic tale unfolds in a mythical, Celtic backdrop, explo...

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The Washer of the Ford: Legendary moralities and barbaric tales

"The Washer of the Ford: Legendary Moralities and Barbaric Tales" by William Sharp is a collection of mythical tales rooted in Celtic folklore, writte...

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