Letter from Joseph Conrad to [John] Quinn regarding his encounters with Roger Casement in the Congo and London,
1916 May 24.
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Summary: | In this letter Joseph Conrad remarks on Roger Casement's character as being "all emotion...a creature of sheer temperament - a truly tragic personality: all but the greatness of which he had not a trace. Only vanity". |
In collection: | Joseph McGarrity Papers, 1789-1971 |
Format: | Manuscript |
Language: | English |
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Notes: | Extract taken from letter of Joseph Conrad to Mr. Quinn dated Capel House, Orlestone, Nr. Ashford, Kent, England. Physical description: 1 item (2 pages). more |
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Letter from Joseph Conrad to [John] Quinn regarding his encounters with Roger Casement in the Congo and London,
1916 May 24.
In Collection: | Joseph McGarrity Papers, 1789-1971 |
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Description: | In this letter Joseph Conrad remarks on Roger Casement's character as being "all emotion...a creature of sheer temperament - a truly tragic personality: all but the greatness of which he had not a trace. Only vanity". |
Main Creator: | |
Language: | English |
Extent: | 1 item (2 pages). |
Format: | Manuscript |
Call Number: |
MS 17,601/2/2
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |