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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
Item Date: 1903
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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.
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