George Bernard Shaw collection 1894-1947

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George Bernard Shaw collection 1894-1947

The collection consists primarily of letters from Shaw to various correspondents, including Ford Madox Ford, Archibald Henderson, and the firm of T. Fisher Unwin; and writings by Shaw, including an annotated typescript of Arms and the Man and a draft of the Prologue to Caesar and Cleopatra.

Total Boxes: 1; Linear Feet: 0.40'

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T. Fisher Unwin (Firm)

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Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950

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Born in Dublin, Ireland, on July 26, 1856, George Bernard Shaw was the only son and third and youngest child of George Carr and Lucinda Elizabeth Gurly Shaw. Though descended from landed Irish gentry, Shaw's father was unable to sustain any more than a facade of gentility. Shaw's official education consisted of being tutored by an uncle and briefly attending Protestant and Catholic day schools. At fifteen Shaw began working as a bookkeeper in a land agent's office which required him t...

Henderson, Archibald, 1977-1963.

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Ford, Ford Madox, 1873-1939

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English novelist and influential editor of literary journals; also biographer, art critic, and poet. Born Ford Madox Hueffer; changed last name to Ford in 1919. From the description of W.H. Hudson : some reminiscences / by Ford Madox Hueffer, 1920s? (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 228079051 From the description of The saddest story, 1915? (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 228079018 From the description of Ford Madox Ford diary, 1938...

T. Fisher Unwin (Firm), publisher.

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