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Creator:
Downey, Edmund, 1856-1937
Title:
Edmund Downey Manuscripts of Charles Lever's Writings
Repository:
Manuscripts Division
Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/3t945t40n
Dates:
circa 1890-1910
Size:
1 box and 0.2 linear feet
Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (scamss): Box B-000004
Language:
English

Abstract

Consists of manuscripts for two unrealized publications of selected works of Irish novelist Charles Lever (1806-1872), including "Books, Men, & Affairs; Views and Reviews" and "Harry Lorrequer's Log" or "Harry Lorrequer's Log-Book," both edited by Irish novelist and publisher, Edmund Downey (1856-1937). Also included is an early draft of part of Downey's book, Charles Lever: His Life in His Letters (1906), and some related bibliographical notes of Lever's writings.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of manuscripts for two unrealized publications of Charles Lever's miscellaneous writings, "Books, Men, & Affairs; Views and Reviews" and "Harry Lorrequer's Log" or "Harry Lorrequer's Log-Book," both edited by Edmund Downey. The publications Downey envisaged are of pieces which date from early in Lever's career. They are notable for Lever's reflections on his contemporaries and the Irish scene in general; included is a macabre ghost story, "The Black Mask."

Manuscripts for the two projected publications include loose leaves extracted from reviews, with autograph commentary, notes, prefaces and title pages by Downey (approximately 300 pages in total).

Also included in the collection is an early draft of part of Downey's book, Charles Lever: His Life in His Letters (1906); and some related bibliographical notes of Lever's writings by John(?) Geary.

Collection Creator Biography:

Downey, Edmund, 1856-1937

Edmund Downey, an Irish novelist, publisher, and newspaper editor, was born in Waterford in July 1856. After his education at the Catholic University he began writing and enjoyed literary success with his publication of Through Green Glasses in 1887. He established two publishing businesses in London, Ward & Downey and Downey & Company, and became a central publishing figure of the early literary revival, publishing works by those such as Standish O'Grady and Joseph Sheridan le Fanu. His fifteen novels and story collections, written under the pseudonym F.M. Allen, include some re-tellings of Christian fable, Irish legend and English history. In 1906, Downey took over the editorship of the Waterford News. He died in Waterford in 1937.

Downey was a strong supporter of Irish novelist Charles Lever (1806-1872), publishing his life and letters in 1906.

Collection History

Acquisition:

Purchase, 2015 . (AM 2015-93)

Appraisal

No material was separated during 2015 processing.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Faith Charlton in June 2015. Finding aid written by Faith Charlton in June 2015.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

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Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

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Credit this material:

Edmund Downey Manuscripts of Charles Lever's Writings; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/3t945t40n
Location:
Firestone Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
(609) 258-3184
Storage Note:
  • Firestone Library (scamss): Box B-000004