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September 28, 1834 - October 4, 1834., 09/28/1834-10/04/1834

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 16
Identifier: 76903

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The journal of James Percy Brown documents the life of a wealthy young American living in Paris from 1834-1835 during the reign of Louis Philippe.

Dates

  • 09/28/1834-10/04/1834

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet (1 Slim Document Case)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Shelf Location

07/11/06

Container Summary

5 AJE dated 9/28/1834-10/4/1834 which contain JPB's melancholy reflections on life and his idea of Heaven. Also included are his reviews of the operas Fra Diavolo and Le Pre Aux Clercs, both of which he has recently seen. Pages 156-162 Pages 160-161 are torn out.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BROWN, JAMES PERCY - JOURNAL ENTRY (1834): Other Types

FRA DIAVOLO (OPERA) - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

LE PRE AUX CLERCS (OPERA) - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

DON QUIXOTE (NOVEL) - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

GAZZETTA DI MILANO (NEWSPAPER) - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

CHAMPS ELYSEES - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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