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James Stephens Collection

 Collection — Box: VMF 15, Folder: 15
Identifier: MS-VMF-vmf161

Consists of seven manuscript poems by Stephens, three autograph letters from Stephens to Dilys Powell, and  two tear sheets.

Dates

  • Creation: 1933-1936

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Open

Conditions Governing Use

Users of the collection must read and agree to abide by the rules and procedures set forth in the Materials Use Policies.

Providing access to materials does not constitute permission to publish or otherwise authorize use. All publication not covered by fair use or other exceptions is restricted to those who have permission of the copyright holder, which may or may not be Washington University.

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Extent

11.00 items

1 folders

Biographical Information

James Stephens (February 9, 1882–December 26, 1950) was an Irish novelist and poet.  Stephens produced many retellings of Irish myths and fairy tales. His retellings are marked by a rare combination of humor and lyricism (Deirdre, and Irish Fairy Tales are often especially praised). He also wrote several original novels (Crock of Gold, Etched in Moonlight, Demi-Gods) based loosely on Irish fairy tales. "Crock of Gold," in particular, achieved enduring popularity and was reprinted frequently throughout the author's lifetime.

Stephens began his career as a poet with the tutelage of "Æ" (George William Russell). His first book of poems, "Insurrections," was published during 1909. His last book, "Kings and the Moon" (1938), was also a volume of verse.

Source of Acquisition

Accession number 857. Purchased from Bertram Rota Ltd Booksellers, September 5, 1967

Processing Information

Processed August 1969

Title
James Stephens Collection
Description rules
dacs
Language of description
eng

Revision Statements

  • 2021 March 18: Resource record updated in ArchiveSpace by Sarah Schnuriger.

Collecting Area Details

Part of the Manuscripts Collecting Area

Contact:
Joel Minor
Olin Library, 1 Brookings Drive
MSC 1061-141-B
St. Louis MO 63130 US
(314) 935-5495