The Invention of Love

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Set in 1936, the narrative intertwines A. E. Housman's afterlife reflections with his vibrant memories of Oxford. As he crosses the river Styx, the backdrop reveals a clash between High Victorian morality and the emerging Aesthetic movement. The story hints at the impending influence of an Irish student named Wilde, poised to make a significant impact on the London literary scene, enriching the historical context of Housman's life and the cultural shifts of the time.