William Empson papers, 1811-1996 (inclusive), 1911-1984 (bulk).

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William Empson papers, 1811-1996 (inclusive), 1911-1984 (bulk).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/612235029

The series "Compositions by Empson" includes: manuscripts of poems, stories, plays, short pieces, journals and notebooks; printed articles and clippings, and visual materials gathered by Empson (including photographs). This series also includes subseries of manuscripts entitled: Books of criticism published during Empson's lifetime, and Posthumous collections planned by Empson.

64 boxes, 1 portfolio box, and 47 volumes (25 linear ft.)

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Empson, William, 1906-1984

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English critic and teacher. From the description of Autograph and typed letters signed (29) : London, Sheffield, Worcester, Beijing, and Singapore, to John Davenport, 1940 Aug. 7-1966 Mar. 7 and [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270870769 William Empson, born in 1791, was educated at Winchester and then studied at Trinity College, Cambridge. He began to contribute to the Edinburgh review in 1832 and from then until 1849 he wrote more than 60 articles on law, politics, a...