1991.1016.343.1

Robert Browning (author)

Original of a letter to William Morris from Robert Browning, dated 25th May 1867. It was given to Emery Walker by Morris in March 1894. Found inserted in the book, Gunnlaug The Worm-Tongue by Morris, W. when acquired by the museum, shelf V54 . Part of the Emery Walker Library.

London

1867-05-26 - 1867-05-26 1867 - 1867

Arts & Crafts

Letter to William Morris from Robert Browning dated 26th May 1867. Found in ‘Gunnlaug the Worm-Tongue’ by William Morris 19. Warwick Crecent, Upper Westbourne Terrace, W. May 26. ’67. My dear Morris, What a noble, melodious and most beautiful poem you have written! I lay it down, at the last time, I say this, - but often and often again do I hope to read it, had to see the pictures in it by your help. I don’t at all wonder that you have done so admirably, however, - how should I, with your other book, which has been my delight ever since I read it? I did not think that I should be easily reconciled to your keeping silence this long while, - but this poem justifies you indeed. Thank you heartily & affectionately, Robert Browning[i]. [Footnote: [i]Robert Browning (1812 – 1887), poet and playwright. CAW]