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Pen and ink : papers on subjects of more or less importance

Matthews, Brander (1852-1929); Lang, Andrew (1844-1912); Bunner, H C (1855-1896); De Vinne Press

1888

Also published in a limited edition of 110 copies on Van Gelder handmade paper with, a portrait. Cf. Williams College record. On verso of t.p.: The De Vinne Press.

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Scene from Shakespeare's 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona'

c. 1830

Watercolour by Edward Petre Novello illustrating a scene from 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' by William Shakespeare. The watercolour represents three figures in an interior, with two of the figures han...

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Countries of the mind : essays in literary criticism

Murry, John Middleton (1889-1957)

1931

Shakespeare and love.--A neglected heroine of Shakespeare.--Burton's 'Anatomy.'--The poetry of William Collins.--The poetry of John Clare.--The poetry of Walter De La Mare.--'Arabia Deserta.'--Charles...

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The art and craft of letters (v.2)

Palmer, John (1885-1944); Stone, Christopher (1882-1965); Abercrombie, Lascelles (1881-1938); Pain, Barry (1864-1928); Gretton, R H (1874-); Drinkwater, John (1882-1937); Canon, Gilbert (1884-1955); Howe, P P (1886-1944); Williams, Orlo (1883-); Sidgwick, Frank

[1914-1916]

Each story numbered separately.

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The art and craft of letters (v.1)

Palmer, John (1885-1944); Stone, Christopher (1882-1965); Abercrombie, Lascelles (1881-1938); Pain, Barry (1864-1928); Gretton, R H (1874-); Drinkwater, John (1882-1937); Canon, Gilbert (1884-1955); Howe, P P (1886-1944); Williams, Orlo (1883-); Sidgwick, Frank

[1914-1916]

Each story numbered separately.

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The art and craft of letters

Palmer, John (1885-1944); Stone, Christopher (1882-1965); Abercrombie, Lascelles (1881-1938); Pain, Barry (1864-1928); Gretton, R H (1874-); Drinkwater, John (1882-1937); Canon, Gilbert (1884-1955); Howe, P P (1886-1944); Williams, Orlo (1883-); Sidgwick, Frank

[1914-1916]

Each story numbered separately.

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The critical performance : an anthology of American and British literary criticism of our century

Hyman, Stanley Edgar (1919-1970)

1956

Includes bibliographical references.

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All manner of folk : interpretations and studies

Jackson, Holbrook (1874-1948)

[1912]

Contents: Concerning personalities.--Lords of whim.--Masters of nonsense.--Of the self-sufficient.--Vagabonds.--John M. Synge.--Max Beerbohm.--On a certain arrangement in grey and black.--Edgar Allan ...

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Literature in English

New, W H (1938-); Messenger, William E (1931-2003)

©1993

Includes bibliographical references and index. (Arranged by author's date of birth.) -- Early Centuries -- Caedmon (7th C) -- Aelfric (c.955-c.1020) -- Anonymous Writings (10th-11th centuries) -- Me...

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From the Third Programme : a ten-years' anthology : imagination, argument, experience, exposition

Morris, John (1895-1980)

1956

The descent into the cave / James Kirkup -- The heart of the king / William Plomer -- Maisie / V.S. Pritchett -- Antigone / Henry Reed -- Syler's green / Stevie Smith -- The artist in society / Graham...

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