This is a charming memoir by William Michael Rossetti, a prominent English art critic, poet, and editor. In these pages, Rossetti shares his memories of his family, his friendships, his travels, and his work, providing a vivid and engaging portrait of life in Victorian England. He also offers his thoughts on a wide range of topics, including literature, art, politics, and social issues. This is an enjoyable and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in the cultural history of the 19th century.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.