Irving, H. B. Typed letter signed H. B. Irving, Savoy Theatre, Strand [London], to Algernon Warren

Folger bibliographic ID: 348805
Folger call number: Y.c.7362
Folger holdings ID: 499502
Accession Number: 269814

Irving gives his views on the 'dreary' and 'deplorable' methods of teaching of Shakespeare in schools. He is happy that Warren agrees with him. Irving praises the more 'rational lines' employed at 'Board Schools, that is by teaching the pupils to act the plays and by taking them to see them acted. But as far as Public Schools and, what you would call I suppose, the ordinary schools for higher education, the same deplorable method goes on that prevailed when we were young.' Irving hopes to return to the subject, as it is his opinion that 'boys and girls of the middle and upper classes are hopelessly prejudiced against Shakespeare by the dreary methods pursued in making him a school subject.' Irving looks forward to meeting Warren's brother at the Poetry Society, and will, 'try to enlist him in the cause.'

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Extended title: Typed letter signed H. B. Irving, Savoy Theatre, Strand [London], to Algernon Warren 15 May 1916

correspondent: Irving, H. B. (Henry Brodribb), 1870-1919
correspondent: Warren, Algernon