William Ernest Henley

Poet and playwright

William Ernest Henley was a British poet, playwright, and critic. He is best known for his work as a poet, particularly his collection of poems called In the English Wayward Days. Henley was also a member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, a group of artists and writers who sought to revive the style of the 14th-century Italian Renaissance. Henley passed away in 1889, but his work continues to be studied and performe...