Autograph letter signed from Tommaso Salvini, Manchester, to unidentified recipient, 1884 April 27.

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Autograph letter signed from Tommaso Salvini, Manchester, to unidentified recipient, 1884 April 27.

Addressed "Gentilissima amica." Salvini refers to his Shakespearean presentations, specifically Othello, Hamlet and King Lear. Indicates that he knows the translation of Julius Caesar well, but that he only tried it once in Italy. Sends his regards to Robert Browning.

2 leaves ; 21 x 14 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7441060

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Salvini, Tommaso, 1829-1915

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Browning, Robert, 1812-1889

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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. ...