British Literary Manuscripts: Series Ii From 1800 To 1914
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A landmark scholarly reference work, British Literary Manuscripts: Series II From 1800 to 1914 presents a meticulously curated catalog of original manuscript materials from some of the most celebrated authors of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Compiled by Verlyn Klinkenborg, Herbert Cahoon, and Charles Ryskamp, the volume draws primarily from the rich holdings of the Pierpont Morgan Library, offering researchers and bibliophiles an authoritative window into the handwritten drafts, letters, and working documents of writers spanning the Romantic, Victorian, and Edwardian periods. The academic tone is precise and reverent, treating each manuscript as both a literary artifact and a historical document worthy of careful scholarly attention. Detailed descriptions, provenance notes, and facsimile reproductions illuminate the creative processes of figures such as Keats, Dickens, and Yeats, making this an indispensable resource for anyone engaged in the serious study of British literary history.
Author: Verlyn Klinkenborg, Herbert Cahoon, Charles Ryskamp
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, The Pierpont Morgan Library in association with Dover Publications, Inc., New York
Genre: Literary theory
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
A landmark scholarly reference work, British Literary Manuscripts: Series II From 1800 to 1914 presents a meticulously curated catalog of original manuscript materials from some of the most celebrated authors of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Compiled by Verlyn Klinkenborg, Herbert Cahoon, and Charles Ryskamp, the volume draws primarily from the rich holdings of the Pierpont Morgan Library, offering researchers and bibliophiles an authoritative window into the handwritten drafts, letters, and working documents of writers spanning the Romantic, Victorian, and Edwardian periods. The academic tone is precise and reverent, treating each manuscript as both a literary artifact and a historical document worthy of careful scholarly attention. Detailed descriptions, provenance notes, and facsimile reproductions illuminate the creative processes of figures such as Keats, Dickens, and Yeats, making this an indispensable resource for anyone engaged in the serious study of British literary history.