Papers of James Whitall [manuscript], 11915-1917.

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Papers of James Whitall [manuscript], 11915-1917.

The collection contains the manuscript of an unpublished novel "How literature came to Texas," ca. 1915, written by Whitall under the pseudonym, "Honor Landis." The manuscript contains corrections by George Moore. In addition the collection contains suggestions by Moore on enlivening Chapter 7 of the novel and a contract between Moore and Whitall, 1915 March 24, for the novel's publication. In a series of letters to Whitall, 1915, Moore discusses the novel and their literary collaboration and offers specific advise. He recommends Walter Pater's writing style. In a final letter, 1916 October 10, Whitall expresses disappointment that the novel will not be published and thanks Moore for the insight he has gained. In two additional letters, 1916, 1917, William Heinemann, of Heinemann Publishing House in London, writes to Whitall agreeing to review, and then rejecting, Whitall's manuscript, noting "we are in such appalling straits with regard to paper and other materials for book making that we can only take up things in which we have great confidence."

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University of Virginia. Library

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Heinemann, William, 1863-1920

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Heinemann was an English publisher. Hall Caine was an English novelist whose The Bondman (1890) was the first book published by Heinemann. Henley was an English poet, critic, and dramatist. He edited The New Review (1895-1897), published by Heinemann. From the guide to the Letters from Hall Caine and William Ernest Henley, 1891-1913., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Heinemann was an English publisher. Hall Caine was an English novelist whose T...

Pater, Walter, 1839-1894

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Pater was an English essayist and critic. From the description of Papers, ca. 1877-1894. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122468883 From the guide to the Papers, 1877-1894., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University) Pater was an English essayist and an art and literary critic. From the description of [Note, 1889 Apr. 16], Tuesday, 12 Earl's Terrace, Kensington, W. [to] Galton / Walter Pater. (Smith College). WorldCat record...

Whitall, James, 1888-1954

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Translator and writer; author of "The English Years" From the description of Papers of James Whitall [manuscript], 11915-1917. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647995038 Translator and writer; author of "The English Years." From the description of Papers of James Whitall, 11915-1916. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 64433784 ...

Moore, George, 1852-1933

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George Augustus Moore, novelist and story writer, was born February 24, 1852, at Moore Hall, County Mayo, Ireland. From the description of George Moore letters, 1895? (University of Delaware Library). WorldCat record id: 501325752 Author who sometimes used the pseudonym, Lady Rhone. From the description of Letter : England, to Foster Baker, n.d. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 23884097 George Moore was born at Moore Hall, County Mayo, Irel...