Autograph letter signed from Pierre Louis Louÿs to Abel Jules Maurice Lefranc, 1919 April 6.

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Autograph letter signed from Pierre Louis Louÿs to Abel Jules Maurice Lefranc, 1919 April 6.

Discusses the attribution of Shakespeare's Sonnets to Will Derby.

8 p.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7109744

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Louÿs, Pierre, 1870-1925

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French novelist and poet. From the description of Pierre Louÿs Papers, 1839-1934 (bulk 1891-1919). (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 85242183 Pierre Louys (1870-1925) was a French poet and writer known for his erotic and sensual themes, particular lesbian. He was good friends with André Gide and Oscar Wilde. From the guide to the Pierre Louys Manuscripts, unknown, (Special Collections Research Cen...

Derby, William Stanley, Earl of, -1642

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Lefranc, A. (Abel), 1863-1952

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