Autograph letter signed : Woodford, to Arthur Moore, [1889 Aug. 4].

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Autograph letter signed : Woodford, to Arthur Moore, [1889 Aug. 4].

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Sending by the same post the first chapter of their collaborative novel "Felix Martyr," asking Moore to revise it as much as he can, as "it wants greatly." Mentioning that he dislikes Felix "extremely," and discussing characters and plot points. Discussing the poetry of the Brownings, mentioning "Blot on the Escutcheon" and "Aurora Leigh," and discussing generally poetry read by Englishmen, noting that "when the literature is so fatuous it's not surprising that the people make one vomit." Vehemently disparaging respectable, mediocre Englishmen, rhetorically upbraiding a Mr. Jones. Further noting that "cultured Hegelian optimists are not much better." Talking of giving up society entirely, and hoping to see Moore soon.

1 item (8 p.) ; 18 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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