Autograph letter signed : London, to Wilkie Collins, 1858 Mar. 21.

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Autograph letter signed : London, to Wilkie Collins, 1858 Mar. 21.

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Discussing his "Reading idea," mentioning that Forster is "extraordinarily irrational about it," and that he suggested Dickens consult "F.L.A.D.G.A.T.E.!" Noting that the "Doncaster unhappiness remains so strong upon [Dickens] that [he] can't write, and (waking) can't rest, one minute," and that he has known no peace since the final performance of The Frozen Deep, supposing "there never was a Man so seized and rended by one Spirit."

1 item (3 p.) ; 17.9 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889

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Epithet: novelist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000205.0x000026 Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) was a British novelist, playwright, and short story author. Over his career he wrote 27 novels, more than 50 short stories, at least 15 plays, and over 100 pieces of non-fiction work. His best-known works are The Woman in White, The Moonstone, Armadale and No Name . From the guide to the Wilkie Collins Lette...

Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870

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Epithet: novelist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000429.0x0002c9 English writer. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Office of All the Year Round, 26 Wellington Street, Strand, London, W.C., to Frederick Lehmann, 1863 Nov. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125432 English novelist and publisher. From the description of ALS : Broadstairs, Kent, to Mr. Cullenford, 18...

Fladgate, Frank, 1799-1892

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Forster, John, 1812-1876

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John Forster was born and raised in Newcastle by Unitarian parents, and educated at Cambridge and London's Inner Temple. He became an important literary critic and editor, and wrote numerous books of his own, notably several biographies. Forster's greatest contribution may have been as literary adviser and advocate for some of the key authors of his day, including Tennyson, Browning, Dickens, and Carlyle. His support, advice, and promotion of authors and writing helped define Victorian taste. Fo...