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Alfred Austin (1835-1913)

Savonarola: a tragedy 1881

RCIN 1087287

Description

Bound in vellum. Contains a presentation inscription to Queen Victoria from the author, Alfred Austin, dated 14 April 1881. Alfred Austin (1835–1913) was a writer and poet. He wrote for many years for the tory paper The Standard, and held the position of Poet Laureate from 1896 until his death in 1913.

Provenance

Presented to Queen Victoria by Alfred Austin, the author, 14 April 1881
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Alfred Austin (1835-1913)
(author)

Search the collection London : Macmillan & Co.
(publisher)

Search the collection Edinburgh : R & R Clark
(printer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1819-1901)
Groupings
Category
Books
Object type(s)
printed & manuscript material
books
book: full leather bound
book: full leather bound in vellum
Subject(s)
Language, Linguistics and Literature
Literature
English literature
Drama
Tragedies
References

Alternative title(s)

Savonarola : a tragedy / by Alfred Austin.

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