Autograph letter signed from Franc̜ois Victor Hugo, Hauteville House, to an unidentified recipient, 19th century August 26.

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Autograph letter signed from Franc̜ois Victor Hugo, Hauteville House, to an unidentified recipient, 19th century August 26.

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Hugo thanks the recipient for his "premier Hamlet" and will send the first volume of his Shakespeare translation. He speaks of going to London and visiting the British Museum to consult books and documents for his fifth volume on Othello.

2 leaves ; 18 x 11 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Hugo, François-Victor, 1828-1873

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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. ...