Wilfrid Scawen Blunt
Wilfrid Scawen Blunt, sometimes spelt Wilfred, was an English poet and writer. He and his wife Lady Anne Blunt travelled in the Middle East and were instrumental in preserving the Arabian horse bloodlines through their farm, the Crabbet Arabian Stud. He was best known for his poetry, which appeared in a collected edition in 1914, and also wrote political essays and polemics. He became additionally known for strongly anti-imperialist views that were still uncommon in his time.
Griselda: a society novel in rhymed verse
In a world of fancy dresses and strict rules, a woman's search for love and identity may lead her down a path of unexpected turns.
By Wilfrid Scawen Blunt
India under Ripon: A Private Diary
Witness a country's fight for self-determination as an outsider journeys through the heart of India, chronicling the tensions between ruler and ruled.
By Wilfrid Scawen Blunt
The Future of Islam
Witness a nineteenth-century writer's plea to recognize a widespread spiritual reawakening and political transformation rippling across the Muslim world.
By Wilfrid Scawen Blunt
Satan Absolved: A Victorian Mystery
Witness the ultimate face-off as Satan attempts to negotiate peace with God, revealing the devastating consequences of human behavior.
By Wilfrid Scawen Blunt
Secret History of the English Occupation of Egypt Being a Personal Narrative of Events
A historical narrative uncovers the motives and impacts tied to England's control over Egypt during a period of revolution and political complexity.
By Wilfrid Scawen Blunt