Autograph letter signed from Samuel Lover, Barnes, to Charles John Kean [manuscript], 1858 October 18.

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Autograph letter signed from Samuel Lover, Barnes, to Charles John Kean [manuscript], 1858 October 18.

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Lover expresses his enjoyment of Saturday's performance. In indicating his desire for "a new treat," Lover makes an allusion to Hamlet's commentary on Gertrude: "an increase of appetite grows by what it feeds on." Mentions his previous patience in waiting for "The merchant of Venice" and indicates that he "craves for an early slice of King John."

2 leaves ; 19 x 12 cm.

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Lover, Samuel, 1797-1868

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Epithet: writer, painter and composer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001124.0x0000e6 Author of presently known words of The girl I left behind me. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Brighton, 51 A King's Row, to my dear Sibley, 1852 Dec. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270903916 Irish novelist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p.], to "My D...

Kean, Charles John, 1811?-1868

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Charles Kean was a Shakespearean actor. He was married to the actress Ellen Tree Kean. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1849. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886057 English actor and theater manager Charles Kean was the second son of actor Edmund Kean. An excellent student, Charles was compelled to become an actor to support his family after the separation of his parents. He found success as an actor in Ireland and America, and ...