W.H. Auden's typescript introduction to The Pied Piper and other fairy tales of Joseph Jacobs (1962); and corrected page proofs for his Afterwards to George MacDonald's The Golden Key (1967)
Comprises:
- (fols. 1-13) Auden's hand-corrected typescript introduction to The Pied Piper and other fairy tales of Joseph Jacobs (New York, 1962), with a typed letter from W.H. Auden to his editor, Michael Di Capua, New York, 30 Nov 1962.
- (fols. 14-16) Page proofs for Auden's Afterwards to George MacDonald's The Golden Key (1967), hand-corrected by Michael Di Capua with further notes by Auden.
A copy of The Pied Piper and other fairy tales of Joseph Jacobs (Macmillan, 1962) has been added to the general library catalogue.
Dates
- Creation: 1962-1967
Extent
16 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Misc. 6, fols. 1-16].
Shelfmark:
MS. Misc. 6, fols. 1-16
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 24273
Abstract
W.H. Auden's typescript introduction to The Pied Piper and other fairy tales of Joseph Jacobs (1962); and corrected page proofs for his Afterwards to George MacDonald's The Golden Key (1967).
Biographical / Historical
Wystan Hugh Auden (1907-1973) was a poet and writer. For further details see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
Custodial History
From the estate of Michael Di Capua, editor, New York.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased by the Bodleian Library with the support of the Friends of the Bodleian from Tom. W. Ayling Rare Books & Manuscripts, 2025.
Creator
Subject
- Title
- Catalogue of W.H. Auden's typescript introduction toThe Pied Piper and other fairy tales of Joseph Jacobs (1962); and corrected page proofs for his Afterwards to George MacDonald's The Golden Key (1967)
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Rachael Marsay
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Sponsor
- Catalogued with the generous support of the Roy Davids bequest
- Edition statement
- First edition
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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