Autograph letters and postcard from Helena Faucit Martin to various recipients [manuscript], 1877-1891.

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Autograph letters and postcard from Helena Faucit Martin to various recipients [manuscript], 1877-1891.

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Correspondents include C.E. Flower, Lady Flower and Mr. [Hovyson?]. Several letters mention going to Stratford and the Shakespeare Memorial at Stratford-upon-Avon; (4) and (5) mention her role as Beatrice; (8) and (11) mention Shakespearian "letters" she has written on Beatrice and Hermione and asks Mr. Flower if he would like a separate copy for the Shakespearian library.

11 items ; 8 x 12 cm to 18 x 11 cm.

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Flower, Sarah, active 19th century

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Martin, Helena Faucit, 1814-1898

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Helena Faucit Martin (1814-1898) was a British actress ? she married Sir Theodore Martin in 1851. From the description of Letter by Helena Faucit Martin to John Harley, ca. 1850? (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122584955 English writer, born Helena Faucit Saville, who later became Lady Martin. From the description of The Lazar's grave, [18--]. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64062202 ...

Flower, C. E. (Charles Edward), 1830-1892

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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. ...