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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... thing would lag and finally die away About this sir I shall be very happy to treat with you and particularly to be advised < about the > about the plan name size & c I know that an author's or editor's share of any such thing must be ...
... thing would lag and finally die away About this sir I shall be very happy to treat with you and particularly to be advised < about the > about the plan name size & c I know that an author's or editor's share of any such thing must be ...
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... thing that can be imagined , & I stop whenever I go out to breathe out my extacy [ sic ] at the pleasure its architecture & situation , afford [ sic ] me at every Step . Mr & Mrs Stewart would give you an introduction to every thing ...
... thing that can be imagined , & I stop whenever I go out to breathe out my extacy [ sic ] at the pleasure its architecture & situation , afford [ sic ] me at every Step . Mr & Mrs Stewart would give you an introduction to every thing ...
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... thing you have yet written , for this however arduous to effect and impertinent to ask , is indispensable in order to produce that sensation which has hitherto attended the publication of your works - I am confident that the Tragedy ...
... thing you have yet written , for this however arduous to effect and impertinent to ask , is indispensable in order to produce that sensation which has hitherto attended the publication of your works - I am confident that the Tragedy ...
Contents
Preface | xvii |
The Corsair | xviii |
Editorial Introduction | xxiii |
Copyright | |
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