Prose Fancies (Second Series)

"Prose Fancies (Second Series)" by Richard Le Gallienne is a series of essays and reflections from the late 1800s that look at the ideas of love, beauty, and art. It probably gives a dreamy but deep look at life by mixing poetry and regular writing together. The series begins with a vivid picture of a poor poet and a beautiful girl who make their own happy world in a room high up in a building, showing how their simple life can be full of joy through love and being creative. The first piece tells about a poet living at the top of a dirty building with his love, Beauty. It paints a picture of their unusual home, showing how they struggle but still find happiness in small things like music and eating together. The story shows how they find ways to have a special dinner, highlighting the warmth of their relationship even though they don't have much. Through playful moments and sincere poetry, the text shares that real wealth isn't about money, but about the love, memories, and emotions that people share.