Written in Mr. Sidney Lee's "Life of Shakespeare" [manuscript], 1901 May.

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Written in Mr. Sidney Lee's "Life of Shakespeare" [manuscript], 1901 May.

Autograph sonnet signed by William Watson. First line: Lee, who in niggard soil hast delved, to find

1 leaf ; 13 x 15 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7482743

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Lee, Sidney, Sir, 1859-1926

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English biographer and literary critic. From the description of [Cards] / Sidney Lee. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 244252362 Epithet: formerly Solomon Lazarus; Editor of the 'Dictionary of National Biography'; Knight 1911 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000219.0x0002cb English editor and scholar. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2) : London, to W.A. Knig...

Watson, William, 1858-1935

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William Watson was an English author remembered primarily for his epigrammatic poems. He wrote in the classical tradition, and his primary influences seem to have been Tennyson, Keats, and Matthew Arnold. His verse is contemplative, by turns philosophical and political, and generally structured rather than lyrical. He also wrote articles and criticism. He was knighted in 1917. From the description of William Watson letter and signed photo of house, 1913 Feb. 17. (Pennsylvania State U...