Silverpoints : autograph manuscript, [189-?].

Gray, John, 1866-1934

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John Gray was born in a working class family in London; he distinguished himself as a scholar, winning scholarships and studying on his own, and passed the Civil Service exam. Working as a librarian in the Foreign Office, he began to publish poetry, and became part of London's literary society and the Rhymer's Club. He may have been the model for Oscar Wilde's character Dorian Gray; it may also have been Wilde's demise that prompted Gray to enter the priesthood, and he spent the last years of hi...

O'Connell, J. Harlin (John Harlin), 1893-1955,

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Louÿs, Pierre, 1870-1925

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French novelist and poet. From the description of Pierre Louÿs Papers, 1839-1934 (bulk 1891-1919). (Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (HRC); University of Texas at Austin). WorldCat record id: 85242183 Pierre Louys (1870-1925) was a French poet and writer known for his erotic and sensual themes, particular lesbian. He was good friends with André Gide and Oscar Wilde. From the guide to the Pierre Louys Manuscripts, unknown, (Special Collections Research Cen...