Stories Toto Told Me
work by Rolfe
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Stories Toto Told Me is a collection of retellings of Roman Catholic saints' legends by English author Frederick William Rolfe. Published in 1898, this work brought Rolfe, an eccentric figure known for his autobiographical fantasy Hadrian the Seventh, some initial recognition. Rolfe's life was marked by a conversion to Catholicism and unsuccessful attempts to become a priest, leading to lifelong frustration. He pursued various professions, including writing, and his works often appeared posthumously.1
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