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Papers of John Cuming Walters Relating to Shakespeare
Autograph letters, manuscript and printed essays, newspaper and magazine clippings, scrapbooks, and printed programs, all pertaining to John Cuming Walters' interests in Shakespeare and involvement in the cultural community in Northwest England.
The Book Buyer
A review and record of current literature.
The Buried Man
H. Rider Haggard (1856–1925), author of King Solomon’s Mines, Allan Quatermain and She, was no stranger to the continent where his bestsellers were set. He lived in southern Africa from 1875 to 1881, a period that witnessed Britain’s attempted confederation of the sub-continent, the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, and the final subjugation of its indigenous peoples. In this new biography, the South African aspect of Haggard’s life is explored in hitherto unrecorded detail. The success of King Solomon’s Mines saw him relinquish a legal career to write full-time; he also became a respected agricultural expert and social commentator, receiving a knighthood for his public service. Haggard wrot...
British Autobiographies
British Autobiographies: An Annotated Bibliography of British Autobiographies Published or Written Before 1951, compiled by William Matthews, is an essential resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in personal narratives. Spanning four centuries, this extensive bibliography catalogs a wide range of autobiographical works, capturing the voices of individuals from all walks of life. From statesmen and soldiers to artists, explorers, and even everyday people, these entries offer a window into the diverse experiences that shaped British history and culture. Matthews and his team meticulously gathered these works from major libraries across the United States, the United Kingdom,...
The Athenaeum
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The Literary World
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The Problem of 'Edwin Drood': A Study in the Methods of Dickens
W. Robertson Sir Nicoll's 'The Problem of 'Edwin Drood': A Study in the Methods of Dickens' delves into the unfinished mystery of Charles Dickens's last novel. With consummate analytical acuity, Nicoll dissects the literary techniques employed by Dickens in the creation of his final work, which remains a puzzle due to the author's untimely death. The study is not merely an exploration of Dickens's narrative strategy but also a broader examination of his storytelling prowess throughout his illustrious career. It is a critical piece enveloped in the context of Victorian literature, providing readers with a meticulous examination of the era's narrative methods and thematic concerns. Nicoll's in...
Lives of Victorian Literary Figures, Part VII, Volume 2
This book looks at Rider Haggard from a different standpoint, his own. It carries a selection of critical appraisals of Haggard's work by his contemporaries up until the early 1950s.
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