1. Ashley MS A1842, 4354
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Ashley MS A1842, 4354
- Title:
- 'Rosamond' (no title in the MS.): a verse tragedy by A. C. Swinburne; [1857-1860]. Two autograph drafts, the earlier (4354) containing the greater part of scene I, scenes II to IV, and approximately two thirds of scene V, the other (A1842), containing fragments of a later version of scene III. In a letter to Edwin Heath written 17 Feb. 1858 Swinburne first mentions this work, saying '. . . Rosamond is about my favourite poem, and is now verging on a satisfactory completion. The first scene...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English, French, German, and Greek, Modern
- Date Range:
- [1857-1860]
- Extent:
- 2 items