Even when this praiseworthy volume appeared at-last decades ago, it was evident that all the previous decades of flap-doodle about these pitiful documents was just that. Rolfe's sexuality was well-known all along, even if the terms of discussion were not as candid as they are now. But as a writer of erotica, he was a dud. It gives me no pleasure to write that, as I am a big fan of Rolfe; but he is hardly served by dishonesty. Incidentally, Masson Fox, the recipient of the letters deserves a good biography. ( )