A Guide to the John Dryden Letter to Elizabeth Steward
Finding aid created by Dept. Staff
University of Florida Smathers Libraries - Special and Area Studies Collections
June 2007
Descriptive Summary |
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| Provenance: | Dryden, John, 1631-1700. | |
| Title: | John Dryden Letter to Elizabeth Steward | |
| Dates: | 1698-1699 | |
| Abstract: | Manuscript copy, possibly written in the late 18th or early 19th century, of an original letter written February 2, 1698 or 1699, by John Dryden to Elizabeth Steward. | |
| Extent: | 1 letter, 3 pages. | |
| Identification: | MS Group 112 2/12 | |
Biographical/Historical Note
John Dryden, 1631-1700, was an influential English poet, literary critic, and playwright, who dominated the literary life of Restoration England.
Scope and Content
Manuscript copy, possibly written in the late 18th or early 19th century, of an original letter written February 2, 1698 or 1699, by John Dryden to Elizabeth Steward, his cousin and one of his most frequent correspondents. In the letter, he refers to his last publication, Fables, Ancient and Modern (1700). This letter has been digitized and is available online.
Access or Use Restrictions
Access
Collection is open for research.
Administrative Information
Alternative Format Available
The Dryden letter to Elizabeth Steward has been reproduced digitally and is available as part of the University of Florida Digital Collections.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], John Dryden Letter to Elizabeth Steward, Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Selected Subjects and Access Points |
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| Dryden, John, 1631-1700 -- Correspondence. | ||
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