Gillies, R. P. (Robert Pearse), 1788-1858
Variant namesR.P. Gillies was a writer, editor of Foreign Quarterly, and translator of German writings. He knew many of Europe's literati, including Scott, Goethe, Wordsworth, and Byron.
From the description of R.P. Gillies letter to Mr. Blackwood, ca. 1830? (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 52826352
Robert Pearse Gillies, Scottish-born poet and writer. He was an early contributor to Blackwood's Magazine, and was appreciated by Wordsworth. Gillies's friendship with Sir Walter Scott is discussed in his Memoirs of a Literary Veteran (1851), as are his friendly acquaintenceships with James Hogg, Thomas De Quincey, John Kemble, Sarah Siddons, John Galt, and others.
From the description of Robert Pearse Gillies manuscript material : 2 items, 1823-1851 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 233700458
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| associatedWith | Wordsworth, William, 1770-1850. | person |
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Birth 1788
Death 1858
