The fisherman and his soul, 1891
Scope and Contents note
This subseries includes manuscripts of speeches, plays, poems, and other literary works created by Oscar Wilde and his coterie. Many are in the author's hand. Virtually all of the titles given to the works have been supplied by later catalogers and scholars. They are arranged alphabetically by author or originator, and then by title. Further arrangement is by date.
Dates
- Creation: 1891
Creator
- From the Collection: William Andrews Clark Memorial Library (Organization)
Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 38.36 Linear Feet (90 boxes plus bound volumes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Existence and Location of Copies note
Also available on microfilm: CLC 590; Wilde 24-14
General Physical Description note
MS. 4 leaves. 13x8 in. Bound in brown boards with dark brown linen back. 14 x 9-1/2 in. Concluding portion of the original autograph manuscript. Published in The House of pomegranates, 1891.
General note
Purchased November 1950 through Myers & Co., from the collection of Frederick E. Peters (accession MS.1950.054).
References: Finzi 2443
Clark shelfmark W6721M3 F537 [1891] Bound
Repository Details
Part of the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library Repository