Autograph letter signed from A.C. Swinburne to Theodore Watts-Dunton [manuscript], 1878 or 9 August 20.

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Autograph letter signed from A.C. Swinburne to Theodore Watts-Dunton [manuscript], 1878 or 9 August 20.

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Addressed "My dear Watts" and dated simply August 20. Swinburne mentions composing a poem in prose on the subject of Shakespeare's Cleopatra which, with his analysis of Hamlet and exposition of Iago, makes the third of the three best things in his book. Also discusses Halliwell-Phillipps' "services to Shakespeare & all Shakespeareans (not Sham)" and "the secret history & inner significance of Arden of Feversham."

2 leaves ; 22 x 17 cm.

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Watts-Dunton, Theodore, 1832-1914

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English critic and poet. From the description of Letter signed : Putney, to John Payne, 1909 June 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270661256 From the description of Autograph letter signed : The Pines, to Lewis Melville, 1908 Oct. 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270661246 Theodore Watts-Dunton was an English poet, novelist, and literary critic. From the description of Theodore Watts-Dunton collection of papers, 1872-1912. (New York Public Library). ...

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...

Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909

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