Manuscript copies of extracts concerning Shakespeare [manuscript], ca. 1860.

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Manuscript copies of extracts concerning Shakespeare [manuscript], ca. 1860.

Seven extracts from works by Samuel Felton, Henry Fuseli, Charles Macklin, Capel Lofft, Charles Symmons, and others.

29 leaves.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7450793

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Fuseli, Henry, 1741-1825

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Henry Fuseli was a Swiss painter who spent much of his life in Britain. Many of his works deal with supernatural subject matter. His style had a considerable influence on many younger British artists, including William Blake....

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. ...

Lofft, Capel, 1751-1824

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Capel Lofft, English radical editor and writer. From the description of Capel Lofft manuscript material : 6 items, 1799-1811 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 720407149 From the guide to the Capel Lofft manuscript material : 6 items, 1799-1811, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) ...

Halliwell-Phillipps, J. O. (James Orchard), 1820-1889

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English writer and librarian. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : London, to J. Harrison, 1868 July 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270665313 Shakespeare scholar, literary antiquary, and lexicographer. From the description of Correspondence, 1849-1892. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34367915 Shakespeare scholar, literary antiquary, lexicographer, and critic. From the description of Correspondence, with W...

Symmons, Charles, 1749-1826

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Felton, S. M. (Samuel Morse), 1809-1889

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Civil engineer of Boston, Mass., and railroad executive. Graduated from Harvard (1834). Engineer for Loammi Baldwin, Jr. and took over his business after Baldwin's death in 1838. Superintendent of construction, Fitchburg Railroad (1843). Later served as president of Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad (1851-1864). From the description of Business records, 1828-1851 (inclusive). (Harvard Business School). WorldCat record id: 269599364 President of the Philadelphia...

Macklin, Charles, 1697?-1797

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Epithet: actor; of Add MS 42578 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000876.0x000197 Charles Macklin, born in Ireland, became a famous actor-manager and playwright based in London at Drury Lane, Haymarket, and Covent Garden. He was especially famed for comedy; Shylock was considered his best role. He carried on a vigorous feud with David Garrick. From the description of Charles Macklin collection, 1743-1...

Warwick Castle (Warwick, England). Shakespeare Library

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