Scope and Contents The manuscript entitled ‘Bride of Lindorf’ is a short story by Letitia Landon that was first published in the ‘Monthly Magazine’, vol.47 in 1836. The story is set in Vienna and follows the love of Ernest, the Count von Hermanstadt, for a mysterious woman who bears a strong resemblance to a painting of Beatrice Cenci.The manuscript consists of 30 folios, with original foliation. The manuscript is incomplete, missing the end of the story. There are some amendments,...

Scope and Contents The incomplete manuscript here relates to the novel, ‘Francesca Cararra’, which was first published in 1834. The novel is set during the English Civil War and focuses on the characters of Francesca and her cousin, Guido.There are some amendments, deletions and additions to the text. The text is not formatted, although chapter divisions are noted.The chapter numbers listed here are taken from ‘Works of L. E. Landon: In Two Volumes’, volume I, published by...

Scope and Contents The manuscript here is for a short story entitled ‘Indian Island’ by Letitia Landon, which was first published as part of ‘Traits and trials of early life’, in 1836. This volume was a book of moral short stories for girls. The story tells of a young brother and sister who are shipwrecked, but survive on a deserted island before being rescued by their father.The manuscript is incomplete, missing the end of the story. There are some amendments, deletions and...

Scope and Contents The letters of Letitia Elizabeth Landon to John Murray [II] and John Murray [III] largely relate to the possibility of appointing her brother, Whittington Henry Landon, to the Secretaryship of the Royal Literary Fund, although the first relates to ‘Francis the First’ by Fanny Kemble.The letters have been arranged chronologically.Letter of Letitia Elizabeth Landon to John Murray [II], 1832: folios 1-2;Letter of Letitia Elizabeth Landon to John Murray [II],...

Scope and Contents The manuscript entitled ‘An old lady of the last century’ is a short story by Letitia Landon that was first published in the ‘Monthly Magazine’ vol.46 in 1836The story relates memories of a woman named Mrs Lawrence Burgoyne. The narrator reflects on the manners, customs and kindness of the lady and the passage of time on fashion, architecture and personal expectations.The manuscript consists of 6 folios, with original foliation. There are some amendments, deletions...

Scope and Contents The manuscript here is for the short story, ‘Frances Beaumont’ by Letitia Landon, which was first published as part of ‘Traits and trials of early life’, in 1836. This volume was a book of moral short stories for girls. Frances Beaumont is a character who must find employment as a governess to support her mother and sister after the death of her father leaves the family without income.There are some amendments, deletions and additions to the text. The text is not...

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The manuscript entitled ‘Mildred Pemberton’ is a short story by Letitia Landon that was first published in the ‘Monthly Magazine’ vol.46 in 1836.

The story begins in Rome, where Mildred Pemberton falls in love with a local Count, before entering a convent after her father disinherits her and the Count abandons her as a result.

The manuscript is complete, consisting of 16 folios, with original foliation. There are some amendments, deletions and additions to the text.

Scope and Contents The manuscripts in this sequence all relate to the works of Letitia Elizabeth Landon, a popular writer and poet of the early 19th century. The manuscripts are for one of her novels, some of her short stories and some of her poetry. Some of the manuscripts are incomplete.When first made available for consultation, the manuscripts in this series were placed in a different order to this final arrangement. The manuscripts were moved and records updated as part of the cataloguing...

Scope and Contents The manuscript entitled ‘A friend in need is a friend indeed’ is a short story by Letitia Landon that was first published in the ‘Monthly Magazine’, vol.47 in 1836. The story tells of a young man named Charles Bouverie, who, having come into a large fortune on the death of his uncles, finds London life without an occupation tedious. He quickly takes up the invitation of his friend, Horace Langham, to visit his aunt in Croydon. There Bouverie encounters the aunt, an uncle and a...

Scope and Contents The manuscripts here are for 21 poems by Letitia Landon, published between 1832 and 1837.The poems have been ordered chronologically and by place of first publication.First published in ‘Heath’s Book of Beauty’, 1832 (title page 1833):‘The Mask’: folios 1-3;‘Leonora’: folio 4; First published in ‘New Monthly’, 1836‘Ariosto to his Mistress’, first published in ‘New Monthly’, v. 46: folios 5-7;Songs II-IV first...

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Poet and writer, Letitia Elizabeth Landon, later Maclean, (1802-1838) was one of the most celebrated female poets and writers of her age. She published poems and novels, as well as being a regular reviewer for the 'Literary Gazette'.

The papers here consist of some letters of Landon to John Murray [II] and John Murray [III], as well as manuscripts for one of her novels, short stories and poetry.