Essay on King Lear by Algernon Charles Swinburne [manuscript], 19th or 20th century.

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Essay on King Lear by Algernon Charles Swinburne [manuscript], 19th or 20th century.

An autograph draft of an essay which appeared in the December 1902 issue of Harper's monthly magazine and in Swinburne's Three plays of Shakespeare, 1909. Signed by Algernon Charles Swinburne on leaf 13v.

14 leaves ; 26 x 21 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7525924

Folger Shakespeare Library

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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. ...