The Letters of John Murray to Lord ByronThis is a critical edition of the collected letters of John Murray to Lord Byron whose works he published. These letters have never been published before, nor indeed (except in rare instances) has access to them ever been granted. They tell us a great deal about Byron's works and the manner of their publication, and about the aims, literary interest and vicissitudes of his publisher. They reveal the very special (indeed intimate) relationship - unique in the annals of publishing - that existed between the two men, both on a personal level and in their professional and artistic capacities. They show, for instance, to what extent Byron was amenable to Murray's suggestions as to alterations and revisions in his poetry, and how far Murray was prompted topublish works by authors at Byron's recommendation (Coleridge's 'Kubla Khan' and 'Christabel' owe their publication to just such a recommendation). Besides illuminating many other details of historical and literary interest, they throw considerable light on publishing practice at the time, on Murray's relations with fellow publishers (Blackwood and Constable in Edinburgh and Galignani in Paris, for instance), and with numerous other authors (such as Austen, Hogg, Hunt, Washington Irving, Scott, Madame de Stael), not to mention the vast circle of literati, scientists, travellers and politicians who frequented his drawing room. |
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... Kinnaird on 26 April , B told him that ' Murray complains to me that you are brusque with him ' ( BLJ VIII , 101 ) , to which Kinnaird replied on 14 May : ' I was not aware I had been brusque - But I will avoid it ... I have never had a ...
... Kinnaird on 26 April , B told him that ' Murray complains to me that you are brusque with him ' ( BLJ VIII , 101 ) , to which Kinnaird replied on 14 May : ' I was not aware I had been brusque - But I will avoid it ... I have never had a ...
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... Kinnaird ) , he said : ' I have received a note addressed by you to Mr. Kinnaird - in which you complain of some letter of mine and talk of a " condition " what condi- tion ? I invoked none nor does Mr. Kinnaird . If there is anything ...
... Kinnaird ) , he said : ' I have received a note addressed by you to Mr. Kinnaird - in which you complain of some letter of mine and talk of a " condition " what condi- tion ? I invoked none nor does Mr. Kinnaird . If there is anything ...
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... Kinnaird - I never had < your > the original of them . Apply for these then to Mr Kinnaird - I declare upon my honour though I may have seen the preface I never read it Remember Mr Kinnaird has also both dedications << to > of Werner > ...
... Kinnaird - I never had < your > the original of them . Apply for these then to Mr Kinnaird - I declare upon my honour though I may have seen the preface I never read it Remember Mr Kinnaird has also both dedications << to > of Werner > ...
Contents
Preface | xvii |
The Corsair | xviii |
Editorial Introduction | xxiii |
Copyright | |
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