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Autograph letter signed : "Keble [College], to [William Hale] Savile, [1886 Jan].

Record ID: 
239571
Accession number: 
MA 5141.87
Author: 
Trench, Herbert, 1865-1923.
Credit: 
Bequest of Kenneth A. Lohf, 2001.
Description: 
1 item (3 p.) ; 13.5 cm
Notes: 

The letter is undated, however there is a penciled notation indicating it was January 1886.
On stationery embossed with the seal of the Oxford Union Society.
This item is part of a collection of autograph letters and manuscripts of War Poetry related to World War I; see collection record (MA 5141) for more information.

Summary: 

Discussing his poem "The Fall of Carthage;" saying "...the lines descriptive of carthaginian wealth struck me as especially rich in effect and the end is undoubtedly powerfully simple. The last line I think perfect in its place. Thanks also much for the little bird poem which has something about it of the clear freshness of dawn;" adding that he will send him a copy of "London Docks" and "shall be delighted to submit Savonarola to you when finished."

Provenance: 
Kenneth A. Lohf.
Catalog Link: 
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Department: 
Literary and Historical Manuscripts