Tupper, Martin Farquhar, 1810-1889

Martin Farquhar Tupper was born in London, and a severe stutter ended his academic advancement and hopes for a career as a clergyman or lawyer. He turned to writing poetry, and his third book, Proverbial Philosophy, proved to be a best-seller in England and America. Tupper's output was stupendous, and among his works can be found ebullient verses on almost any early Victorian popular concern. Despite his early popularity among the middle-class Victorians, Tupper's only real value, as the Athenaeum pointed out in 1854, is that his admittedly enormous sales "give us a kind of guide to the taste of certain classes of reader."

From the description of Martin Farquhar Tupper letters, 1858-1859. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 70193507

From the description of Martin Farquhar Tupper poems and letters, 1843-1877. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 71805893

From the description of Martin Farquhar Tupper poems and letters, 1843-1880. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 33890910

English poet.

From the description of Letter : Albury, Surrey, Eng., to Daniel Webster, [Washington, D.C.], 1851 Dec. 19. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 40420260

From the description of England to America in the prospect of invasion : autograph manuscript signed of the poem : Albury, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270573521

English poet and novelist.

From the description of Autograph letter signed (initials) : Guilford, to Mr. Smedley, 1849 Aug. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270573519

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Guilford, to William Jerdan, Esq. of the Literary Gazette, 1848 Jul. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270573513

Poet and author.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Albury, Guildford, to Mr. Dalziel, 1853 May 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270872382