'An improbable Tale', in prose
MS. Eng. misc. e. 22
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Title
'An improbable Tale', in prose
Shelfmark
MS. Eng. misc. e. 22
Summary
'An improbable Tale', in prose, in twenty books, some of which are dated between June 17 and Dec. 26, 1792: on foll. 127-8 is a sketch of the plot of the story. A short Essay 'On Romance', beginning 'There is a certain train of reflections', is at fol. 129.
Date
Written in 1791-1792 by R. Southey
Language
English
Physical extent
142 Leaves
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Collection contents
Autograph works of Robert Southey
'An improbable Tale', in prose
