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French Literary Manuscripts At Syracuse University, Edward Lyon

The Courier

An unexpected and largely unrecognized strength of the George Arents Research Library at Syracuse University lies in French literary manuscripts of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Authors' letters, autograph manuscripts and typescripts, and revisions in proof, as well as publishers' records, offer essential biographical, textual, and bibliographic documentation. Even though French literature has not been a primary collecting area, Syracuse University has had the good fortune to acquire individual items and collections of variety and depth. The summary that follows is offered as both an introduction to these collections and an invitation to scholarship.

Includes an annotated bibliography of Syracuse …

"Une Amazone", A Manuscript Of Alexandre Dumas Père, Paul Archambault

The Courier

This article describes "Une Amazone," a work by Alexandre Dumas that now resides in Syracuse University Special Collections. It is known alternatively by the title "Herminie." It is a Romantic tragedy that takes place surrounding the events of a masquerade ball. The author also comments on the foreward and notes that Dumas provided with the manuscript, giving valuable insights into Dumas' character development and creative process.