Autograph notes by Algernon Charles Swinburne [manuscript], 19th or 20th century.

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Autograph notes by Algernon Charles Swinburne [manuscript], 19th or 20th century.

Leaf 1 includes Swinburne's opinion of Massinger in relation to Ford and Shakespeare. Leaf 2 consists of Swinburne's strong objection to an unnamed individual's contamination of the birthplace of Shakespeare.

2 leaves ; 22 x 21 cm to 26 x 21 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7483221

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Massinger, Philip, 1583-1640

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Dramatist. From the description of The renegado : manuscript, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79453842 ...

Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909

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British poet. From the description of The descent into hell [manuscript poem], 1873 Jan. 9. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 41416044 From the description of Autograph quotation, [ca. 1890?]. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 315968127 Swinburne (1837-1909) was an English lyric poet, dramatist, and critic of the Victorian era. He was famous for the innovative versification of his poetry and infamous for his violent attacks on Victorian morality. ...

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. ...

Ford, John, 1586-approximately 1640

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