Martin Farquhar Tupper letters, 1858-1859.

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Martin Farquhar Tupper letters, 1858-1859.

Martin F. Tupper writes to to Herr Althaus, 8 Oct. 1858, that the music for Tupper's poems is too difficult for common players; and to Joseph Durham, 22 Dec. 1859, about "Lyrics."

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Tupper, Martin Farquhar, 1810-1889

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Martin Farquhar Tupper was born in London, and a severe stutter ended his academic advancement and hopes for a career as a clergyman or lawyer. He turned to writing poetry, and his third book, Proverbial Philosophy, proved to be a best-seller in England and America. Tupper's output was stupendous, and among his works can be found ebullient verses on almost any early Victorian popular concern. Despite his early popularity among the middle-class Victorians, Tupper's only real value, as the Athenae...

Althaus, Herr,

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Durham, Joseph R.

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