WATTS-DUNTON (Walter Theodore, 1832-1914, Critic, Novelist & Poet)

Fine Letter Signed to Mr Meredith saying that "Mr Swinburne, I know, had a great regard for Bishop Stubbs. I do not in the least know, however, whether he would be willing to communicate any reminiscenses to you. Will you not come over to tea some afternoon and see him and talk the matter over? We are delighted to get such good news of your father ..", 2 sides 8vo., The Pines, 11 Putney Hill, 31st July

William STUBBS (1825-1901) was an historian and Anglican Bishop. He was Regius Professor of Modern History at the University of Oxford. Algernon SWINBURNE (1837-1909) was a Poet, Playwright, Novelist and Critic. Watts-Dunton is often remembered as the friend and minder of Swinburne whom he rescued from alcoholism.

Item Date:  1903

Stock No:  40545      £150

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