Thomas Hardy collection 1873-1929

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Thomas Hardy collection 1873-1929

Letters by Thomas Hardy to various parties including J. M. Barrie, Arthur Locker, and Charles S. Prideaux, along with letters from his wives, Emma and Florence; manuscripts of writings by Hardy, including the complete holograph draft of "Far from the Madding Crowd", and a photograph of Hardy.

1.30 linear feet (5 boxes, including 1 oversize box)

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Barrie, J.M. (James Matthew), 1860-1937

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James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937) was a playwright and novelist who is chiefly remembered as the creator of Peter Pan. Barrie was born in Scotland and moved to London in 1885 where he would reside for the remainder of his life. His first successful novel, Auld licht idylls, was published in 1888 and Barrie continued to write fictional and autobiographical tales until the late 1890s. In 1897 Barrie became focused on writing for the theatre, producing Peter Pan, the boy who wouldn't grow up, in 190...

Hardy, Emma Lavinia Gifford, 1840-1912

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English novelist and dramatist; first wife of Thomas Hardy. From the description of Spaces 1912 / Emma L. Hardy. (Ohio University). WorldCat record id: 12705683 Emma L. Hardy was the first wife of English novelist and poet Thomas Hardy. Max Gate was the home of the Hardys. She died in 1912. From the guide to the Emma Hardy "Spaces" typescript, April 1912, (Ohio University) ...

Prideaux, Charles S.

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Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928

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English novelist. From the description of [Letter and photographs] / Thomas Hardy. [between 1891 and 1920?] (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 231686025 English poet and novelist. From the description of Letter, [1912 Apr. 23?], Max Gate, Dorchester [Dorsetshire, England], to [Edward] Clodd, [n.p.]. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34364250 Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was an English author. From the description of Tribute to Thoma...

Locker, Arthur, 1828-1893

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English novelist and journalist. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2), dated : London Nov. 24 1871 and 8 December 1873, to Joseph Bennett, 1871 Nov. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270668247 ...

Hardy, Florence Emily, 1881-1937

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Epithet: wife of T Hardy British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000132.0x0000df Wife of Thomas Hardy. From the description of Letters : Max Gate, Dorchester, Dorset, to Seymour Adelman, 1937 Jan. 3 and Feb. 14. (Bryn Mawr College). WorldCat record id: 28407003 ...