The Day Before Yesterday

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Thirty-three essays on childhood, including: On Pirates, The Folly of Education, On Nursery Cupboards, On Digging Holes, Oxford and Cambridge, Real Cricket, Street Organs, The Peril of the Fairies etc.

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Richard Barham Middleton (1882-1911) was an English poet, essayist, and short story writer whose brief but poignant career left an indelible mark on early 20th-century literature. Born in Staines, Middlesex, Middleton's life was characterized by a restless spirit and a deep sensitivity that permeated his work. He attended Cranbrook School in Kent and later worked in banking, a profession he loathed, before fully committing to his literary pursuits.Middleton's writing is often noted for its melancholic beauty and existential depth, reflecting his own struggles with depression and a sense of alienation. His poetry and prose frequently explore themes of mortality, the supernatural, and the fleeting nature of happiness, resonating with the disillusionment of a post-Victorian society on the brink of modernity.A contemporary of writers like Arthur Machen and W.B. Yeats, Middleton's work was both influenced by and influential to the burgeoning modernist movement. His short stories, particularly those with ghostly or fantastical elements, prefigured the psychological horror that would later be popularized by writers such as H.P. Lovecraft.Middleton's life was tragically cut short when he died by suicide at the age of 29 in Brussels. Despite his brief career, his work has been praised for its lyrical quality and emotional depth. His legacy endures as a poignant reminder of the fine line between genius and despair, and his contributions continue to be studied for their innovative approach to narrative and their profound psychological insight.

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