Combe, George. Autograph letters signed from George Combe, Edinburgh, to Frances Anne Kemble

Folger bibliographic ID: 220262
Folger call number: W.b.596, p. 67-79, 83-89
Folger holdings ID: 249580

Most of the letters discuss phrenology; in one (p. 77) he says Shakespeare would have done better if he had possessed a knowledge of the philosophy of the mind. Several discuss Kemble's interpretation of Juliet, her Francis I and her success as a dramatic author. (p. 87) has a note added by his wife, Cecilia. On p. 81 are three critical comments on the letter on p. 79

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Extended title: Autograph letters signed from George Combe, Edinburgh, to Frances Anne Kemble 1830-1852

Combe, George, 1788-1858 Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893 Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893. Francis the First Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Romeo and Juliet Juliet (Fictitious character) Phrenology

correspondent: Combe, George, 1788-1858
subject: Combe, George, 1788-1858
subject: Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893
subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
associated with: Combe, Cecilia, 1794-1868
correspondent: Kemble, Fanny, 1809-1893