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Autograph letter, signed, from Sean O'Casey to Mai McCarthy,...
Autograph letter, signed, from Sean O'Casey to Mai McCarthy,
1954 Aug. 25.
| Main Creator: | O'Casey, Sean, 1880-1964 |
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| Summary: |
This letter contained two enclosures (not present), which O'Casey describes as 'a slip for your book' and 'an article on flags'. He talks about the Irish character as being emotional, and regrets that people are nowadays trying to suppress this characteristic and appear cynical. In this connection he mentions criticism of Dickens, which he thinks is undeserved, and quotes approvingly from Bleak House. |
| Format: | MANUSCRIPT |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: |
Written on a small sheet of paper, with O'Casey's address in Torquay printed at the top.
Physical description:
1 item.
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Autograph letter, signed, from Sean O'Casey to Mai McCarthy,
1954 Aug. 25.
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| In Collection: | Letters of Sean O'Casey to Mai McCarthy |
|---|---|
| Description: |
This letter contained two enclosures (not present), which O'Casey describes as 'a slip for your book' and 'an article on flags'. He talks about the Irish character as being emotional, and regrets that people are nowadays trying to suppress this characteristic and appear cynical. In this connection he mentions criticism of Dickens, which he thinks is undeserved, and quotes approvingly from Bleak House. |
| Main Creator: | O'Casey, Sean, 1880-1964 |
| Language: | English |
| Extent: |
1 item. |
| Format: | MANUSCRIPT |
| Call Number: | MS 49,744/3 (Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: |
Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |
