Foam of the Past

Fiona Macleod, a pseudonym for the literary critic William Sharp, masterfully explored dark themes with a touch of Celtic mystique, captivating late Victorian audiences. This collection showcases her significant yet lesser-known works, featuring a blend of dark tales, mystical parables, and nature reveries, alongside political commentary and vignettes. Edited by Sharp's biographer Steve Blamires, the anthology includes annotations for clarity and offers previously unpublished fragments from Sharp's notebooks, enriching the understanding of Macleod's literary contributions.