Poetry
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered general works on poetry and works limited to the philosophy of poetry. Works discussing collectively the technique and philosophy of poetry and works limited to the technique of poetry are entered under Poetics.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Edward Burne-Jones letter to Cormell Price, 1854 March 9
Item — Box 1, Folder: 8
Call Number: MSS 45
Scope and Contents:
Burne-Jones apologizes for being "forgetful" of Price and admits that he "cannot plead hard work altogether for my cause, so many nameless trifles occur all day long to break the best resolutions." He tells Price that he has heard that he is studying hard and wishes him success in his endeavors. He encourages Price to apply for an Oxford scholarship, noting that even in failure "the practice is very good and often encouraging." He says that this term has been his happiest yet and he has been...
Dates:
1854 March 9