Finding Aid for the Daffodil-song [Manuscript]

Rare Books and Manuscripts

Descriptive Summary:

This collection consists of a single 2 page manuscript copy.

Lascelles Abercrombie was an English author and educator, known mostly for his dramatic poetry and literary theories. Abercrombie wrote poetry, plays, and criticism, all distinguished by his interest in style and metaphysics and often employing numerous stylistic devices.

Extent:

0 cubic feet plus 1 items

Date Span:

circa 1910

History or Biographical Notes:

Lascelles Abercrombie was an English author and educator, known mostly for his dramatic poetry and literary theories. Born into an aristocratic family, he left Owens College without graduating because his family suffered financial losses in the Boer War. He worked as a journalist before meeting his future wife, Catherine Gwatkin, who boosted his career by introducing him to influential literary figures. Generally grouped with Georgian writers, Abercrombie wrote poetry, plays, and criticism, all distinguished by his interest in style and metaphysics and often employing numerous stylistic devices. 

Scope and Content:

The collection consists of a two-page signed manuscript copy of Abercrombie's poem, Daffodil-Song, undated but probably circa 1910, describing the beauty of daffodils in Spring and their effects. 

Restrictions:

Unrestricted access.

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Manuscript poem

circa 1910

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Textual.Manuscripts..

Paterno/VAULT/VF Lit