Swinburne, Algernon Charles. Autograph letters signed from A.C. Swinburne to Alexander Balloch Grosart

Folger bibliographic ID: 228443
Folger call number: Y.c.2418 (1-16)
Folger holdings ID: 260352
Accession Number: cs1710

A number of the letters refer to Swinburne's quarrel with "Sham Shakespeareans," specifically F.J. Furnivall, whom Swinburne calls "Flunkiwall Brothelsbank" in (9). In addition, (2) concerns Grosart's edition of Herbert; (5-7) discuss Grosart's work on Willoughby and Dorrell; (11) mentions an essay Swinburne wrote on the late Charles Reade; (13) indicates Swinburne's plan to send Grosart send a copy of his Ben Jonson; (15) expresses thanks for Grosart's "invaluable paper on Titus Andronicus;" (16), a fragment, refers to a proposal for "two volumes of the new Spenser & Daniel yearly."

General notes

Early letters addressed "My dear Mr. Grosart," but the vast majority are addressed "My dear Dr. Grosart." Addresses on letters include: Holmwood, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames; The Pines, Putney Hill S.W.; 3 Great James St., Bedford Row W.C.; Ivy Lodge; and South House, Southwold, Wangford; Several letters are undated Purchased from Sotheby's, 27 June 1927 (no. 369)

Extended title: Autograph letters signed from A.C. Swinburne to Alexander Balloch Grosart 19th century

Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909 Grosart, Alexander Balloch, 1827-1899 Furnivall, Frederick James, 1825-1910 Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Titus Andronicus Willoughby, Henry, 1574?-1596? Herbert, George, 1593-1633

correspondent: Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909
subject: Swinburne, Algernon Charles, 1837-1909
subject: Grosart, Alexander Balloch, 1827-1899
subject: Furnivall, Frederick James, 1825-1910
subject: Willoughby, Henry, 1574?-1596?
subject: Herbert, George, 1593-1633
correspondent: Grosart, Alexander Balloch, 1827-1899