William Ernest Henley
William Ernest Henley was an English poet, writer, critic and editor. Though he wrote several books of poetry, Henley is remembered most often for his 1875 poem "Invictus". A fixture in London literary circles, the one-legged Henley was an inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's character Long John Silver, while his young daughter Margaret Henley inspired J. M. Barrie's choice of the name Wendy for the heroine of his play Peter Pan (1904).
The Song of the Sword, and Other Verses
Listen to the tales of courage, fate, and the human spirit as told through vivid verses that echo with the clash of steel and the quiet strength of humanity.
By William Ernest Henley
Hawthorn and Lavender, with Other Verses
Experience a symphony of heartfelt verses as the poet paints vivid images of love, loss, and resilience in the face of life's fleeting beauty.
By William Ernest Henley
Views and Reviews: Essays in appreciation: Literature
Journey back to the 19th century, where a critic explores the greatest writers of the time, revealing both their genius and their faults.
By William Ernest Henley
The Plays of W. E. Henley and R. L. Stevenson
In a world of secrets and lies, a respected man leads two lives, but must confront the darkness that threatens to consume him.
By William Ernest Henley
Poems
Experience raw emotion as one bears witness to life and death in a hospital, where stark medical realities meet powerful human introspection.
By William Ernest Henley