Correspondence and compositions, 1841-1940.

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Correspondence and compositions, 1841-1940.

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Contains letters from various friends to Chapman, mostly praising his books and translations, in particular his Dante translation. Letters also discuss book reviews by Chapman, a London Times article about his work, poets, religion, and finances. Collection also contains a letter Chapman wrote to the editor of the New York Times, and a sermon about Chapman. Also includes compositions by Chapman, including translations of Sophocles' Antigone, and Lucian's the Free Lance and Death, Lucian Attacks Pederasty, and Lucian and Plato. Collection also includes poems, clippings, translations, lectures, and notes.

2 boxes (1 linear ft.)

Houghton Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8284559

Houghton Library

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Chapman, John Jay, 1862-1933

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American essayist. From the description of Essay, 1915 May 25, London, on Stilton cheese. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 166330051 Writer on subjects of moral philosophy, ancient Greek literature, and events of historical and social significance. From the description of Letters, 1922-1934, bulk 1927-1928, to Henry Chester Tracy. (University of Florida). WorldCat record id: 12486594 John Jay Chapman was an American essayist, poet, playwright,...

New York times.

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London Times.

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Dante, Alighieri, 1261-1321.

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Plato.

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Lucian, of Samosata

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