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Fair copy of James Russell Lowell’s translation of Voltaire’s poem À Madame du Châtelet, written in Lowell’s hand and dated 14 February 1871
Identifiers
CMV:
CMV35210
Repository:
The Morgan Library & Museum, New York, US
Shelfmark:
MA 648.4, ‘To Madame de Châtelet : autograph poem signed, 1871 Feb. 14.’
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English
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Brief Summary:
Fair copy of James Russell Lowell’s translation of Voltaire’s poem À Madame du Châtelet, written in Lowell’s hand and dated 14 February 1871.
Detailed Summary:
This copy of Lowell’s translation was presented to one Miss Alger.
Keyword(s):
Émilie du Châtelet
Genre(s):
Poetry, Translation
Status:
Copy (Fair), Translation
Physical Description
Material(s):
Ink on paper
Extent:
3 pp.
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Height: 183 mm
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1
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A note has been added to p.2 which suggests that the copy was presented to Miss Alger.
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Date:
14 February 1871
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