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‘O could I fly, I’d fly with thee!’

Posted on March 15, 2014 by mafalda

On the question of the authorship of the Ode to the Cuckoo, which Edmund Burke thought the most beautiful lyric in the English language, the debate is between the claims of John Logan (1748-1788), minister of South Leith, and his … Continue reading →

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My own autumnal humour

Posted on March 13, 2014 by mafalda

Sidney Colvin publishes only brief excerpts from a very long (and romantic) journal-letter written by RLS to his friend Fanny Sitwell, one of the letters containing a full and intimate record of his daily moods and doings, which he is … Continue reading →

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He has written the most delightful letters in the world

Posted on March 5, 2014 by mafalda

Under Fanny Sitwell’s influence RLS begins to believe hopefully and manfully in his own powers and future. It has been agreed that while still reading for the bar, as his parents desire, he shall try to get ready for publication … Continue reading →

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