Correspondence: Blind, Karl
Scope and Contents
Letter dated 1 July 1886. Writes Swinburne about poem in the Times newspaper. Also comments on British politics and the “would-be Destroyer” of England which included “the newest pool of Separatists and Slaves of the priesthood – of this truly ‘sin-bad’ Old Man who has got astride from upon her neck – of this Caesarean Demagogue who, in alliance with Charles Stewart Parnell [Irish nationalist politician], would fain act as a Charles Stuart…” Sender's address printed in red: 3 Winchester Road, South Hampstead, NW.
Dates
- Creation: 1854-1932
Creator
- Blind, Karl, 1826-1907 (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Blind was a German political writer and stepfather of fellow writer Mathilde Blind.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.25 Linear Feet
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository