This biography examines the life and work of Walter Pater, a prominent literary critic and essayist of the Victorian era. Known for his groundbreaking approach to the study of literature, Pater influenced a generation of writers and intellectuals. Through his extensive research and analysis, Thomas Wright offers a compelling look at Pater's life and legacy. 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.