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Letter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, April 17, 1850

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Title
Letter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, April 17, 1850
Creator
Patmore, Coventry  
Date
1850-04-17  
Description
One letter from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham in which Patmore offers his opinion of a poem Allingham had sent, Patmore explains he wanted to wait till he had read the poem a third time before offering criticisms. Patmore writes that the poem will need a lot of work before it will be a quality suitable for publishing. He wants Allingham to know that this might not be what he wanted to hear, but did not want his opinion to come "disguised with soft sodder." Patmore mentions Allingham's poem "The Music Master," which could be the poem he is discussing. Patmore also mentions shared acquaintance Tennyson, who is soon returning to town. Patmore discusses the works of Sidney Yendis, which Patmore describes as a remarkable pseudonym.
Extent
2 leaves, 8 pages
Dimensions
  • 15.5 x 20.1 cm. (leaf 1)
  • 15.5 x 20.2 cm. (leaf 2)
Language
English
Subject
Patmore, Coventry, 1823-1896  
Genre Subject
Personal Correspondence  
Collection Title
William Allingham Papers
Series
Series 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
Container
Box 3, Folder 8: Patmore, Coventry to William Allingham 1849-1854
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Rights Description
This item is in the public domain.
Acquisition Information
Purchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
Type
Correspondence  
Identifier
0003_003_008_11
Collection
William Allingham papers, 1846-1920
TitleLetter from Coventry Patmore to William Allingham, April 17, 1850
CreatorPatmore, Coventry  
Date1850-04-17  
DescriptionOne letter from British poet Coventry Patmore to William Allingham in which Patmore offers his opinion of a poem Allingham had sent, Patmore explains he wanted to wait till he had read the poem a third time before offering criticisms. Patmore writes that the poem will need a lot of work before it will be a quality suitable for publishing. He wants Allingham to know that this might not be what he wanted to hear, but did not want his opinion to come "disguised with soft sodder." Patmore mentions Allingham's poem "The Music Master," which could be the poem he is discussing. Patmore also mentions shared acquaintance Tennyson, who is soon returning to town. Patmore discusses the works of Sidney Yendis, which Patmore describes as a remarkable pseudonym.
Extent2 leaves, 8 pages
Dimensions
  • 15.5 x 20.1 cm. (leaf 1)
  • 15.5 x 20.2 cm. (leaf 2)
LanguageEnglish
SubjectPatmore, Coventry, 1823-1896  
Genre SubjectPersonal Correspondence  
Collection TitleWilliam Allingham Papers
SeriesSeries 1: Correspondence: Sub-series 2: Correspondence to William Allingham;
ContainerBox 3, Folder 8: Patmore, Coventry to William Allingham 1849-1854
RightsNo Copyright - United States
Rights DescriptionThis item is in the public domain.
Acquisition InformationPurchased from Ivor L. Poole Ltd., circa 1951-1953
TypeCorrespondence  
Identifier0003_003_008_11
CollectionWilliam Allingham papers, 1846-1920

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