Essay of Mildred Aldrich, 1926. Digital
Scope and Contents
Contains essay entitled "The Burial of a Fallen Poet." The essay is an edited version of one chapter of Mildred Aldrich's autobiography Confessions of a Breadwinner, which she completed in 1926. The "fallen poet" is Oscar Wilde and the essay describes her impressions of Wilde and her observations of his funeral and burial.
Dates
- Creation: 1926
Language of Materials
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions:
Access. Collection is open for research.
Extent
1 folderCreator
- From the Collection: Aldrich, Mildred, 1853-1928 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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