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the experience of reading in Britain, from 1450 to 1945...

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 √ Century of ExperienceEvidenceName of Reader / Listener / Reading GroupAuthor of TextTitle of TextForm of Text
 
1900-1945'It ["The Price of Love"] and ?Sinister Street? were, he told me, the only works of fiction he [Henry James] had read since the War broke out.' Henry James Arnold BennettPrice of Love, ThePrint: Book
1900-1945'I asked James if he had read Shaw?s Manifesto. He said "I have it here and have made several attempts, but his horrible flippancy revolts me".? Henry James G. B. ShawCommon Sense about the WarPrint: Serial / periodical
1900-1945'I infinitely regret to say that having read the 2 vols of "Sinister Street", I don?t think it is permanent work; the beginning & the end are the best.' Arnold Bennett Compton McKenzieSinister StreetPrint: Book
1900-1945 'I return the draft contract. It seems to me that the alteration in clause 3 practically abolishes the stock rights, and I should like you to consider this further. A...Arnold Bennett legal contractPrint: draft legal contract
1900-1945 The contract is not entirely in my favour, and neither you nor any other experienced manager would be so foolish as to sign a contract entirely in favour of the other...Arnold Bennett legal contractPrint: draft legal contract
1900-1945'[Hugh] Walpole spent all Sunday afternoon at my house in reading Jacob Tonson?s "New Age" articles, which he had asked for. He said it would be ridiculous not to reissu...Hugh Walpole Arnold Bennett'New Age' articlesPrint: Serial / periodical
1900-1945'If Machen?s onslaught is worse than Jimmy Douglas?s in the ?Star?, it will be a treat.' Arnold Bennett James Douglas Print: Newspaper
1900-1945'I have received some copies of 'The Roll Call'. They are odious in a very high degree. I do not complain of the quality of the paper, but I object to there being two h...Arnold Bennett Arnold BennettThe Roll CallManuscript: proofs
1900-1945'Swinnerton feels sure that C & W would be willing to publish a new edition of "How to become an Author". I gave him the book to read and he is enthusiastic about it.' ...Frank Swinnerton Arnold BennettHow to Become an AuthorPrint: Book
1900-1945'I have just read the latter. ["The Lost Girl".] It is very remarkable indeed, and would be great if it had a real theme and some construction. This man is a genius, and ...Arnold Bennett D.H. LawrenceLost Girl, ThePrint: Book
1900-1945'I read the scenario of "The Old Wives" Tale.' Arnold Bennett unknownOld Wives' Tale, TheManuscript: Sheet, typescript film scenario
1900-1945'I congratulate you on ?Prohack?. It is brilliant and I have read it with intense admiration.' Algernon Methuen Marshall Arnold BennettMr ProhackPrint: Book
1900-1945'On Saturday I saw for the first time an advertisement of this book, [Lilian] which I suppose has been out for quite a month.' Arnold Bennett  Print: Advertisement
1900-1945'Read "Letters of People in Love". Quite good.'Hilary Spalding Donagh McDonaghLetters of People in LovePrint: Book
1900-1945'Have become exceedingly interested in ants and bees, after today's Zoo lesson, and am reading up about them. They are really amazing things.'Hilary Spalding unknownunknownPrint: Book
1900-1945'Read "Henry Brocken" all evening, as had finished prep. It's enchanting.'Hilary Spalding Walter de la MareHenry BrockenPrint: Book
1900-1945'Spent evening dancing, and reading Maeterlinck's "Life of the Bee".'Hilary Spalding Maurice MaeterlinckLife of the Bee, ThePrint: Book
1900-1945'I'm reading Quiller Couch's "Art of Writing", & am more & more convinced that he should be read by everyone compulsorily. He hits the nail on the head. Also "Screwtape...Hilary Spalding Arthur Quiller CouchArt of Writing, ThePrint: Book
1900-1945'I'm reading Quiller Couch's "Art of Writing", & am more & more convinced that he should be read by everyone compulsorily. He hits the nail on the head. Also "Screwtape...Hilary Spalding C.S. LewisScrewtape Letters, ThePrint: Book
1900-1945'We read "Paradise Lost" in Gen. English & I tried to look enthusiastic, but I really can't appreciate Milton. He's so unreal and unalive. I must try to read a lot of h...Hilary Spalding John MiltonParadise LostPrint: Book


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