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[October 1881] Keats House, Tite Street

Dear Mr Knowles, I send you a – rather soiled – copy of my mother’s pamphlet on the reflux wave of practical republicanism which the return of the Irish emigrants has brought on Ireland. It was written three years ago nearly, and is extremely interesting as a political prophecy. You probably know my mother’s name as the ‘Speranza’ of the Nation newspaper in 1848. I don’t think that age has dimmed the fire and enthusiasm of that pen which set the young Irelanders in a blaze.

I should like so much to have the privilege of introducing you to my mother – all brilliant people should cross each other’s cycles, like some of the nicest planets. In any case I am glad to be able to send you the article. It is part of the thought of the nineteenth century, and will I hope interest you. Believe me, truly yours

OSCAR WILDE