Research Catalog

Title

Alfred Austin manuscript material, circa 1863-1869

Author

Austin, Alfred, 1835-1913.

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Additional Authors

Guiccioli, Teresa, contessa di, 1800-1873

Description

5 items

Summary

• · Holograph poem, "Cor Cordium" [reflections at the tomb of Shelley] : Apr 1863 : (S'ANA 0002) : also published as: "At Shelley's Grave." A note at the foot of p. 1 tells of the "severely neglected" state in which he found Shelley's tomb.
• · Manuscript poem, "Shelley's Death" : [no date] : (S'ANA 0182) : fair copy on lined paper. Although signed, it is not certain that the hand is that of Austin.
• · To Teresa Guiccioli, Lord Byron's "last attachment" : 3 autograph letters signed : Sep-Nov 1869 : (B'ANA 0443-0445) : from Ashford, Kent, and Florence : the first sending her a copy of his Vindication of Lord Byron (book not present).

Alternative Title

• Cor cordium
• At Shelley's grave
• Shelley's death

Subjects

• Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822 > Tomb
• Shelley, Percy Bysshe, 1792-1822 > Poetry
• Poets, English > 19th century > Correspondence
• Austin, Alfred, 1835-1913 > Correspondence
• English poetry > 19th century > Manuscripts > Specimens
• Critics > Great Britain > 19th century > Correspondence

Access (note)

• Restricted access;

Call Number

Pforz MS

OCLC

73516332

Author

Austin, Alfred, 1835-1913.

Title

Alfred Austin manuscript material, circa 1863-1869

Restricted Access

Restricted access; Pforzheimer Collection; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Biography

Alfred Austin, English poet and critic, was heavily influenced by Byron. He made several trips to Italy following the cold public reception to his epic-type narrative poem The Human Tragedy in 1862. Austin was appointed poet laureate in 1896.

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Added Author

Guiccioli, Teresa, contessa di, 1800-1873, addressee.

Note

Cor cordium

At Shelley's grave

Shelley's death

Research Call Number

Pforz MS