William Sharp(1855-1905)
- Writer
William Sharp was a Scottish poet, novelist and mystic, probably best known for his play "The Immortal Hour" and "The Sin-Eater and Other Tales" an intriguing and gripping collection of tales that mixes mystery, Gothic horror, crime, and thriller. He wrote or edited almost forty books in his own name, as well as more than ten as Fiona MacLeod. William Sharp was educated at Blair Lodge Academy, Polmont, and from 1867 at Glasgow Academy. Gifted at languages, in 1871 he entered Glasgow University, where he came under the influence of the charismatic professor of English, John Nichol. By 1883 Sharp had been appointed London art critic of the Glasgow Herald, and his rise into the literary coterie of London continued. In 1890 he took a trip through Europe and developed or completed a feeling of deep dislike towards city living.