<p>In "The Poems and Prose of Ernest Dowson, With a Memoir by Arthur Symons," readers are introduced to the delicate musings of Dowson, a pivotal figure of the Decadent movement in late 19th-century literature. His work oscillates between vivid imaginations and somber reflections, marked by a lyrical style that exudes musicality and melancholy. Dowson'Äôs verses encapsulate themes of love, loss, and existential longing, often drawing on rich symb...