Mrs. Humphry Ward collection [ca. 1850-1920]

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Mrs. Humphry Ward collection [ca. 1850-1920]

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/beinecke.ward

The collection consists of miscellaneous letters by Mrs. Humphry Ward and writings, including holographs of The Marriage of William Ashe and A Writer's Recollections.

Total Boxes: 4; Linear Feet: 1.75

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6349868

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Ward, Humphry, Mrs., 1851-1920

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Mary Augusta Ward was an English writer, and wife of critic Humphry Ward. She began writing literary criticism, and soon progressed to writing novels. Although not stylistically distinguished, her novels were popular because they explored interesting questions of the day. Her earnest approach was admired, and her literary attempts to bring human drama to political, sociological, or religious issues continue to provide an interesting perspective on Victorian society. From the descript...