Manuscript copy of 'Reuben Manasseh. A tragedy', in five acts (and in verse), by 'Alastor', dated December 1843. A letter concerning the identity of the author has been inserted in the volume, which asserts that he may have been James Orton, who published books under that pseudonym.
Orton, James
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- ReferenceGB 96 MS 428
- Dates of Creation1843
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- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1 volume containing 143 leaves
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Administrative / Biographical History
James Orton was a poet who often published under the name of 'Alastor'. His published works include The enthusiast; or, the straying angel (London, 1852), Excelsior; or, the realms of poesy (London, 1851), and The three palaces and other poems (London, 1859). It appears that 'Reuben Manasseh' was never published.
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Acquisition Information
Bought from Weymouth Bookshop in 1955.
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Manuscript octavo. Bound in calf.
Archivist's Note
Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.
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