Ja zieht sie auf, die heil'ge Fahne [manuscript], 1864 April 23.

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Ja zieht sie auf, die heil'ge Fahne [manuscript], 1864 April 23.

Autograph poem signed by Karl von Holtei celebrating Shakespeare's tercentenary, beginning: "Ja zieht sie auf, die heil'ge Fahne, Und laßt sie hoch in Lüften wehn." Poem listed in Folger index of first lines. Headed "Zum 23ten April, 1864." Includes a summary of the poem in English on a separate sheet.

1 item ; 34 x 21 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7961150

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Holtei, Karl ˜vonœ 1798-1880

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...