Notes on ‘Hamlet’ by George Douglas Brown intended for 'An essay in essential criticism’, with some other material., [1899.]
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
(i) Possibly the beginnings of a short story, concerning a drunk Irishman named Cairney. It is rough and unfinished. (Folio 1.)
(ii) A passage, headed 'Sept. 2nd. 1899', describing in what lay the secret of Brown's 'happy working'. (Folio 2.)
(iii) Notes on Hamlet, intended for 'An Essay in Essential Criticism', but bearing no close resemblance to the article which was later submitted for publishing (see MS.8180, folio 62). This section also includes several loose sheets of notes. (Folio 5.)
Dates
- Creation: [1899.]
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Extent
84 Leaves ; Various sizes.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
ii + 82 folios.
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