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Howard Sturgis : Belchamber

Henry James to Howard Sturgis, 8 November 1903: 'I send you back the blooming proofs [of Sturgis's novel "Belchamber"] with many thanks and with no marks or comments at all [goes on to offer criticisms].'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Henry James      Print: In proof

Howard Sturgis : A Sketch from Memory

Henry James to Howard Sturgis, 8 November 1903: 'I send you back the blooming proofs [of Sturgis's novel "Belchamber"] with many thanks and with no marks or comments at all [goes on to offer criticisms] [...] I send you back also "Temple Bar", in which I have found your paper a moving and charming thing'.

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Henry James      Print: Serial / periodical

Howard Overing Sturgis : Belchamber

'Belchamber (1904) by Howard ("Howdie") Overing Sturgis (1855-1920), a prosperous American expatriate, has for its principal character "Sainty" -- the Marquis and Earl of Belchamber. V[rginia] W[oolf] read the "World's Classics" edition of 1935, with an introduction by Gerard Hopkins which draws a portrait of the author.'

Century: 1900-1945     Reader/Listener/Group: Virginia Woolf      Print: Book

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