Manuscripts mostly of and concerning 'The Bride of Abydos', a poem by Lord Byron., 1813-1899.
Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.43322-43323
Scope and Contents
Byron’s poem 'The Bride of Abydos' was published by John Murray in 1813 and is one of the six 'Oriental Tales', or romances, by Byron. The poem was very successful and reached an 11th edition by 1818. Of the two volumes here relating to the work, the first concerns it exclusively, the second including also manuscripts of 'The Lament of Tasso' and the first draft of 'Werner'. The latter is accompanied by an article on 'Werner' by Frederick Leveson Gower.
Dates
- Creation: 1813-1899.
Creator
- From the Fonds: John Murray (publishers, London) (Originator, Organization)
- From the Fonds: Murray, family, of London, publishers (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
2 Volumes
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk