Letters and poems of George Macdonald.
File
Identifier: MS.9745
Scope and Contents
The letters, which include some from his wife Louisa, are written to Baron and Lady Mount-Temple. They mention George Macdonald's work, give news of himself and of his family, describe his surroundings in Italy, and contain many reflections on God and the next world. The poems (folio 95) are both manuscript and printed. There are also a few poems included in the letters.
Dates
- Creation: 1862-1900.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
120 Leaves ; Quarto and under.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
120 folios.
Custodial History
Bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1960.
Bibliography
Most of the poems have been published in ‘Poetical works’ (London, 1911) or in Greville Macdonald, ‘George Macdonald and his wife’ (London, 1924).
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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