Mrs. Humphry Ward papers, 1863-1919.

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Mrs. Humphry Ward papers, 1863-1919.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54540446

The collection contains correspondence to and from Mrs. Ward's publishers, notably Smith, Elder, and Co. of London; notebooks relating to her novels and publishers, also containing observations on current events and social life of the period; and manuscripts of nine novels.

9 linear ft. (21 boxes)

The Claremont Colleges, Claremont University Consortium

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The Claremont Colleges, Claremont University Consortium

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Ward, Humphry, Mrs., 1851-1920

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Mary Augusta Ward was an English writer, and wife of critic Humphry Ward. She began writing literary criticism, and soon progressed to writing novels. Although not stylistically distinguished, her novels were popular because they explored interesting questions of the day. Her earnest approach was admired, and her literary attempts to bring human drama to political, sociological, or religious issues continue to provide an interesting perspective on Victorian society. From the descript...

Smith, Elder, and Co.

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The publishing firm of Smith, Elder, and Co. was founded in 1816 by George Smith (1789-1846) in partnership with Alexander Elder. In 1843, Smith's son, George Smith (1824-1901), took over much of the firm's operations, and, upon the death of his father in 1846, became sole head of the company. Smith lived in London with his mother, Elizabeth Murray Smith (1797-1878), until 1854, when he married Elizabeth Blakeway. They had two sons and three daughters. Smith, Elder, and ...

Ward, Humphrey, Mrs., 1851-1920.

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English novelist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Tring, to Henry Yates Thompson, 1893 Aug. 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270872443 ...