Campbell, Thomas (poet)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1777 - 1844
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Marked, incomplete page proofs of the introductory essay to the section, "Chaucer", in "Specimens of the British poets" by Thomas Campbell., ? 1819.
Item
Identifier: MS.42053
Scope and Contents
The proofs differ in details of content and of layout from the published version.
Dates:
? 1819.
Papers of and concerning Thomas Campbell., 1806-1829.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.42052-42054
Scope and Contents
Thomas Campbell was a Scottish poet and writer. In 1819, Campbell completed a project that he had been working on since 1805 in producing 'Specimens of the British poets'. It was published by John Murray. The letters in this series are of Thomas Campbell to John Murray and largely relate to the production of this work and the aftermath of the publication. Campbell also mentions other poets and acquaintances of his, including Joanna Baillie and Sir Walter Scott.In addition to...
Dates:
1806-1829.
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