Editing Robbie Ross (section)

==Ross's work==
Ross was able to rely on an allowance and then an inheritance from his wealthy family, leaving him free to pursue his interests. His main contribution to literature lies in his work, not only as Wilde's executor, but also, earlier, as a friendly but critical reader of many of Wilde's texts. If Ross is to be believed, he frequently suggested changes and improvements.

Ross also tried his hand as a writer. He provided an introduction to Wilde's play ''[[Salome (play)|Salome]]''. His book ''Masques and Phases'' is a collection of previously published short stories and reviews. As an art critic, Ross was highly critical of the [[post-Impressionism|post-impressionist]] painters.