Essays, diaries, and commonplace books of Helen Taylor [manuscript], 1844-1851.

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Essays, diaries, and commonplace books of Helen Taylor [manuscript], 1844-1851.

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The collection of papers includes: S.b.80 (1)--Eighteen brief essays on Shakespeare and the stage and drama, including such subjects as Sheridan, Shakespeare, Schiller, The jew of Malta, plays and afterpieces, dramatic censorship in France, King Lear; some of the pieces are dated, from 1847 to 1851. S.b.80 (2-6)--Five brief diaries (on small folded and stitched sheets), each covering from one to four months, 1844, 1849-50. The five items are numbered 7,10,42,43,44--parts, clearly of a long series. S.b.80 (7-8)--Two small notebooks, with extracts from Shakespeare, other Elizabethan dramatists, and contemporary writers. S.b.80 (9-10)--An autograph letter to J.O. Halliwell, enclosing £100 as a contribution toward the purchase of New Place; also Halliwell's autograph reply; both dated 1861.

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Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816

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Marlowe, Christopher, 1564-1593

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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...

Schiller, Friedrich, 1759-1805

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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. ...

Taylor, Helen, 1831-1907

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The writer is the stepdaughter of John Stuart Mill. From the description of Essays, diaries, and commonplace books of Helen Taylor [manuscript], 1844-1851. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 461316614 Steo-daughter of John Stuart Mill and writer. From the description of Autograph letters (2) signed : to Prof. Knight, 1881 Mar. 11-1883 Aug. 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270580203 James Mill, 1773-1836, was educated in Edin...