Letter from Robert Harborough Sherard, to Richard Irvine Best, National Library of Ireland, enclosing a pamphlet relating to his defence of Oscar Wilde against allegations made by Andre Gide,
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| Summary: | Pamphlet titled "Andre Gide's Wicked Lies about the late Mr. Oscar Wilde in Algiers in January 1895". Writes, "It has devolved uponme at the age of 72, with as I say in my Foreword, one foot in the grave, to attempt to stem this sewage overflow. British publishers will print nothing in defence of Wilde, but any and everything vile and slanderous". Includes copy letters from Hesketh Pearson supporting Sherard's work. |
| In collection: | Autograph letters signed collection, ca. 1603-ca. 1972 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Physical description: 2 items (18 pages). |
| Arrangement: | Sub-fonds. |
As a digital copy of this item is available, the original will not be issued.
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MS 49,491/2/998 |
Manuscripts Reading Room |
Manuscripts |
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