Holograph draft by Robert Bridges, of 'The Feast of Bacchus'
MS. Don. c. 201
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Holograph draft by Robert Bridges, of 'The Feast of Bacchus'
Shelfmark
MS. Don. c. 201
Summary
Inscribed by Bridges (fol. viii) 'First draught of this play: one or two pages rewritten. Daniel printed from fair copy Autumn 1889. This presented to Lionel Muirhead by his affet friend RB - Sept 24. 1889'. With a letter (fols. vi-vii) from Bridges to Muirhead explaining why he decided not to send him the volume.
Date
1885-1889
Language
English
Physical facet
Dark red gilt morocco, patterned endpapers, by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, 1914.
Physical extent
71 Leaves
Custodial history
Inscribed (fol. 2), ' Lionel Muirhead Haseley Court Oxon. 1914'; 'C.H. Wilkinson'; 'John Sparrow March 1960 given to me by C.H.W.'s [ Cyril Hackett Wilkinson's] executors, at his request'. Booklabel of John Sparrow on fol. 1.
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Collection contents
Manuscripts collected by John Sparrow, 15th - 20th cent.
Literary manuscripts
Holograph draft by Robert Bridges, of 'The Feast of Bacchus'
