IRVING (Sir Henry, 1838-1905, Actor Manager)

Autograph Letter Signed to "My dear Friend" possibly Sarah GRAND (1854-1943, Irish Feminist Writer) asking "When may we meet? I had hoped for that pleasure on Monday night. I have but just found Heavenly Twins - & must thank you for all your sweet wishes which I return will all my heart. I shall keep your enclosure till I see you & if you are still determined on your gracious act of beneficience we will decide on the best way of carrying it out ...", 2 sides 8vo., 17 Stratton Street, 30th April

Sarah Grand was born Frances Elizabeth Bellenden Clarke. Clarke renamed herself Sarah Grand in 1893 with the publication by Heinemann of her novel The Heavenly Twins. This feminine pen name represented the archetype of the "New Woman" developed by her and her female colleagues. Grand established the phrase "New Woman" in a debate with Ouida in 1894.

Item Date:  1902

Stock No:  38872      £375

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