Autograph letter signed from Victor Hugo, Guernsey, to Monsieur, ca. 1859 July.

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Autograph letter signed from Victor Hugo, Guernsey, to Monsieur, ca. 1859 July.

He is working on a translation of the complete works of Shakespeare and needs to procure some books on the subject.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7482925

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Hugo, François-Victor, 1828-1873

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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. ...

Hugo, Victor, 1802-1885

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