Essays and other writings chiefly of John Dover Wilson., 1899-1959, undated.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
(i) Early unpublished essay, 1899, of John Dover Wilson on 'Literature and its relation to national life' (folio 1);
(ii) Typescript of an unpublished essay, 1903, on 'The philosophy of George Meredith', by Dover Wilson (folio 27);
(iii) List, undated, of books read by Dover Wilson with a criticism of each work (folio 54);
(iv) Typescript of a review published in ‘Modern language review’, volume L, of 'Polydore Vergil' by Denys Hay (folios 65);
(v) Speech made at a dinner to honorary graduands at Edinburgh University, with related printed material;
(vi) List of awards for the James Tait Black Memorial Prize since 1919;
(vii) Copy of a satire, undated, 'The new university' by R Ascham (folio 80);
(viii) Dover Wilson's memorials to E K Chambers, 1954, Sir W W Greg, 1959, and Winifred Mercier, 1934;
(ix) Material, 1954, concerning C J Sissons's edition of Shakespeare's complete works.
Dates
- Creation: 1899-1959, undated.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
211 Leaves ; Folio and under.
Arrangement
211 folios.
Bibliography
Repository Details
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