SP2/1/3/45 - Elton, Oliver - 14 May 1905
Draft letter to Clarendon Press arguing the need for a publication on Blake's prophetic books, as the Ellis and Yeats edition is full of errors. Some have also been published by Russell and Maclagan, but there is a need for a scholarly edition. The edition is currently being prepared by two Liverpoo...
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| Summary: | Draft letter to Clarendon Press arguing the need for a publication on Blake's prophetic books, as the Ellis and Yeats edition is full of errors. Some have also been published by Russell and Maclagan, but there is a need for a scholarly edition. The edition is currently being prepared by two Liverpool graduates, J. Wallis and D.J. Sloss. He describes each section of the book and the progress already made. Also attached are notes on a chapter of the book dealing with Blake's life and work and a list of Blake's works, published editions of the works, editions of other documents such as Blake's letters and published criticism. |
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| Date: | 14 May 1905 |
| Reference Number: | SP2/1/3/45 |