In this autobiographical work, Yates takes the reader on a fascinating tour of the London literary and social scenes of his day. With keen insights and wry observations, he introduces us to the colorful characters of his world, including many of the great writers, performers and socialites of his time. A must-read for fans of 19th century literature and history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.