III.v.6. Manuscript and typescript drafts of the fable 'The Cock and the Jasper',
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| Summary: | Draft 1, with pages numbered 1-11, compiled in both manuscript and typescript; draft 2 in typescript with manuscript annotations throughout; draft 3 in typescript. Alternative title in file 'The Cock and the Gemstone'. |
| In collection: | Seamus Heaney Literary Papers, 1963-2010 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Heaney's 'The Testament of Cresseid, a retelling of Robert Henryson's poem, was published by the Enitharmon Press in 2004; 'The Testament of Cresseid & Seven Fables' was published by Faber and Faber in 2009. Taken from a folder originally marked as 'Henryson' by Heaney. MS 49,493/226 (p. 2) has been copied and the copy inserted into the file, as the original items contains personal details. Department of Manuscripts, National Library of Ireland. There are additional Seamus Heaney manuscripts held in the Department of Manuscripts (MS 41,932/1-3). This consists of manuscript and typescript drafts of the poem 'Sweeney Astray', with additional notes on early Irish poetry; Physical description: 17 pages. more |
| Arrangement: | Sub-fonds |
