Autograph letter signed from Lewis Morris to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1927 November 25.

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Autograph letter signed from Lewis Morris to unidentified recipient [manuscript], 1927 November 25.

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He writes that Shakespeare appeared to have the knowledge of law, medicine, philosophy, language, etc., which would be impossible for an uneducated young man, but his genius as a poet is an insoluble mystery. On the other hand, Bacon had all the knowledge but it does not appear that he had a speck of poetry. Date partially illegible; appears to be: 19[2?]7 November [25?].

2 leaves ; 18 x 12 cm.

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