Значение слова WILLS в Литературной энциклопедии

1) JAMES (1790-1868).-Poet and miscellaneous writer, younger _s._ of a Roscommon squire, was _ed._ at Trinity Coll., Dublin, and studied law in the Middle Temple. Deprived, however, of the fortune destined for him and the means of pursuing a legal career by the extravagance of his elder brother, he entered the Church, and also wrote largely in _Blackwood's Magazine_ and other periodicals. In 1831 he _pub._ _The Disembodied and other Poems_; _The Philosophy of Unbelief_ (1835) attracted much attention. His largest work was Lives of _Illustrious and Distinguished Irishmen_, and his latest publication _The Idolatress_ (1868). In all his writings W. gave evidence of a powerful personality. His poems are spirited, and in some cases show considerable dramatic qualities. 2) WILLS, WILLIAM GORMAN (1828-1891).-Dramatist, _s._ of above, _b._ in Dublin. After writing a novel, _Old Times_, in an Irish magazine, he went to London, and for some time wrote for periodicals without any very marked success. He found his true vein in the drama, and produced over 30 plays, many of which, including _Medea in Corinth_, _Eugene Aram_, _Jane Shore_, _Buckingham_, and _Olivia_, had great success. Besides these he wrote a poem, _Melchior_, in blank verse, and many songs. He was also an accomplished artist.