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A large paper, uncut, copy of the suppressed edition of Dreams, waking thoughts, and incidents , 1783

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MS. Beckford c. 41
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Contains extensive alterations by Beckford, with passages and whole pages deleted and numerous drafts of altered passages, for inclusion in Italy (1834). There are inserted leaves at pp. 136, 189 and 316, including (pp. 316b-e) a fair copy of a passage about the conversion of St. Bruno.

Dates

  • Creation: 1783

Extent

1 volume

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MS. Beckford c. 41

Physical Facet

Binding: Marbled boards, lacking spine, frontispiece, title-leaf and engraving of St. Bruno

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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