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“It is a far finer thing to be in love, or to risk a danger, than to paint the finest picture or write the noblest book”

Posted on May 14, 2017 by mafalda

[As usual, dots between square brackets indicate cuts made by Sidney Colvin. For full, correct and critical edition of this letter, see Mehew 5, 1642.] To Harriet Monroe [Colvin 1911, 2, pp. 335-338] [Skerryvore, Bournemouth, 30 June 1886] My dear … Continue reading →

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The Journals and Private Correspondence of David, King of Israel

Posted on July 2, 2015 by mafalda

The following flight of fancy refers to supposed errors of judgment on the part of an eminent firm of publishers (Cassell’s), with whom RLS had at this time no connection. Very soon afterwards he entered into pleasant relations with them … Continue reading →

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There are times when people’s lives stand still

Posted on August 27, 2014 by mafalda

This dates from just before the canoeing trip with his friend Walter Simpson, recounted in An Inland Voyage. [As usual, dots between square brackets indicate cuts made by Sidney Colvin. For full, correct and critical edition of this letter, see … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: autobiography

“It is a far finer thing to be in love, or to risk a danger, than to paint the finest picture or write the noblest book”

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The Journals and Private Correspondence of David, King of Israel

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There are times when people’s lives stand still

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