Autograph letter signed : London, to Cassandra Austen, 1814 Mar. 9.

Austen, Jane, 1775-1817

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Jane Austen (b. December 16, 1775, Steventon, Hampshire, England–d. July 18, 1817, Winchester, England) was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Her use of biting irony, along with her realism and social commentary, have earned her acclaim among critics and scholars. With the publications of Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814)...

Dibdin, Charles, 1745-1814

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Dibdin was an English dramatist, actor and songwriter. His son Charles Isaac Mungo Pitt wrote plays and pantomimes and was for some time proprietor and manager of Sadler's Wells Theatre. A younger son, Thomas John Pitt, also took the name Dibdin about 1800. Thomas composed some 2,000 songs in the style of the elder Dibdin; his most successful dramatic work was the pantomime of Mother Goose. From the description of Papers, 1776-1831. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122521518 C...

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. ...

Emery, John, 1777-1822

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English actor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to C. Anderson, the Theatre, Durham, 1821 Apr. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270614369 ...

Young, Charles Mayne, 1777-1856

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English comedian. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London], 9 February 1850, to Sir George Smart, 1850 Feb. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270679418 English actor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [Leeds], to Mr. Lloyd, hair-dresser, 1844 Sept. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270584535 ...

Morrison, Alfred, 1821-1897

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Mathews, Charles, 1776-1835

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Charles Mathews, English actor. From the description of Charles Mathews manuscript material : 2 items, ca. 1820's (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 747730054 From the guide to the Charles Mathews manuscript material : 3 items, ca. 1820's, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) Charles Mathews was an English actor, stage manager, and one of the leading comedians of his day. From his first appearance in Lo...

Austen, Cassandra, 1773-1845

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Sister of the novelist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Chawton, to Anne Sharp, [1817] July 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133337 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Winchester, to Fanny Knight, [1817 July 20]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270134342 From the description of Autograph memorandum signed with initials : [Chawton], [ca. 1817 July]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270134505 Sister of novelist Jane Austen. ...

Austen, Henry Thomas, 1771-1850

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Epithet: Reverend; brother of Jane Austen British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001294.0x0000cf Curate and brother of novelist Jane Austen. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Farnham, to his brother Charles Austen, 1822 Nov. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270875489 ...

Liston, John, 1776-1846

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English comedian. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to an unidentified recipient, 1832 May. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270590742 ...