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Horne, Richard Henry (Hengist), 1770-1842. A.L.S. to Edgar Allan Poe, 17 May 1845

 File — Box: 9, Folder: 584
Call Number: MS Gris.
Richard Henry (Hengist) Horne, London, Eng., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 17 May 1845
Richard Henry (Hengist) Horne, London, Eng., autograph letter signed to Edgar Allan Poe, 17 May 1845

Scope and Contents

London, Eng. Encloses Miss [Elizabeth] Barrett's reply to Poe's criticism of her poems. She thinks there is a "fine lyrical melody" in "The Raven." Has not heard from Tennyson. Sends copies of his Orion [London 1843], Gregory VII [London 1840], and introduction to the second edition of A New Spirit of the Age [London 1844].

Dates

  • 17 May 1845

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 1285.00 Items

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English