Published in 1913, this collection of essays explores the intersection of literature and psychology. Walkley applies the principles of modern psychology to works of literature by authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, and William Shakespeare. Walkley's insights into the workings of the human mind and their connection to literature continue to inspire readers and scholars 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.