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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'A paper was then read by Mrs Goadby on Jane Austen followed by readings from her novels by Mrs Ridges, C.E. Stansfield, S.A. Reynolds & a duologue by Mrs Edminson & Mr G...Lilian Goadby Lilian Goadby[paper on Jane Austen]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'J.J. Cooper read a paper on Robert Bridges & some selections from his poetry. C.I. Evans dealt with Newbolt & E.E. Unwin with Masefield in a similar way. Alfred Rawlings...Ernest E. Unwin Ernest E. Unwin[Paper on John Masefield]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'Mrs Smith then read an interesting biography of Keats which was followed by a reading of "I stood tiptoe upon a little hill" by Helen Rawlings. Howard R. Smith read from...Alfred Rawlings Alfred Rawlings[paper on Keats's poetry]Manuscript: Unknown
1850-1899'The programme of selections from and papers on Kingsley was then proceeded with, C.E. Stansfield reading a paper on Kingsley as a religious leader and F.J. Edminson on a...Charles Stansfield Charles Stansfield[paper on Kingsley as religious leader]Manuscript: Unknown
1850-1899'The programme of selections from and papers on Kingsley was then proceeded with, C.E. Stansfield reading a paper on Kingsley as a religious leader and F.J. Edminson on a...Frederick Edminson Frederick Edminson[paper on Kingsley]Manuscript: Unknown
1850-1899'The programme on Rudyard Kipling & his books was opened by the reading of a published paper on the author by H. M. Wallis, by the Chairman followed by an interesting dis...Charles Stansfield H.M. Wallis[paper on Kipling]Print: Unknown
1900-1945'The rest of the evening was devoted to the works of Laurence Housman. Most of the members had seen & heard Mr Housman recently so there is no need to give any personal d...Henry Marriage Wallis Henry Marriage Wallis[paper on Laurence Housman]Manuscript: Unknown
1850-1899'The programme on the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayham [sic] was as follows. Reading of the poem by Mrs Edminson and Mrs Rawlings Paper on the life of the poet by Mrs Smith So...Alfred Rawlings Alfred Rawlings[paper on Le Gallienne's translation of the Rubaiy...Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'Mrs Edminson then read an interesting paper on Lecky's Map of Life'Elizabeth Edminson Elizabeth Edminson[Paper on Lecky's 'Map of Life']Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'The main business of the evening was then proceeded with - 5 mins essays upon some book read recently. Mrs Evans read 'An English Lumber Camp' - from internal evidence ...Ernest E. Unwin Henry Marriage Wallis[paper on Leslie's 'The End of a Chapter']Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'The evening was then devoted to Richard Jefferies - Poet-Naturalist. Ernest E. Unwin read a paper dealing with his life & the main aspects of his work. In this it was sh...Ernest E. Unwin Ernest E. Unwin[paper on life and works of Richard Jefferies]Manuscript: Unknown
1850-1899'The programme on the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayham [sic] was as follows. Reading of the poem by Mrs Edminson and Mrs Rawlings Paper on the life of the poet by Mrs Smith So...Elizabeth Ann Smith Elizabeth Ann Smith[paper on Life of Edward Fitzgerald]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'The rest of the meeting was devoted to Fanny Burney. Mrs Robson read a paper which had been prepared by Miss Cole dealing wih the main features of her life. We then had ...Mary Robson Miss Cole[paper on life of Fanny Burney]Manuscript: Unknown
1850-1899'The programme on the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayham [sic] was as follows. Reading of the poem by Mrs Edminson and Mrs Rawlings Paper on the life of the poet by Mrs Smith So...Charles Stansfield Charles Stansfield[Paper on Life of Fitzgerald and Omar's Philosophy...Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'Papers were then read by Mr Ridges on the Works of Borrow & on the Life of Borrow by R. Heelas. Readiings were given by Mrs W.H. Smith from the Bible in Spain, Miss Marr...R. Heelas R. Heelas[paper on Life of George Borrow]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'The evening was then given over to the life & works of Lewis Carroll. Mary Hayward Life of Lewis Carroll. Songs. Well you walk etc Mrs Robson. Walrus & C. E.E.U. Speak g...Mary Hayward Mary Hayward[paper on life of Lewis Carroll]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'An excellent programme illustrative of R.L. Stevenson's work was then proceeded with. A biographical paper was read by H. R. Smith & a critical appreciation of the works...Howard R Smith Howard R Smith[paper on life of RL Stevenson]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'William Morris - Craftsman - Socialist was the subject of the meeting. The Secretary read a paper dealing with the main currents of Morris's life & the parts that art & ...Ernest E. Unwin Ernest E. Unwin[paper on life of William Morris]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'Miss M. A. Wallis read an excellent paper on Marcus Aurelius which was followed by an interesting discussion'.M.A. Wallis M.A. Wallis[paper on Marcus Aurelius]Manuscript: Unknown
1900-1945'The Club then turned its attention to Mark Rutherford. Mr Burrow gave some outline of Hale White [sic] life telling us how he had passed through several occupations stud...George Burrow George Burrow[paper on Mark Rutherford]Manuscript: Unknown


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