October 12, 1834 - October 18, 1834., 10/12/1834-10/18/1834

File — Box: 1, Folder: 18

Identifier: 76905

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

10/12/1834-10/18/1834

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

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

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

07/11/06

Container Summary

7 AJE dated 10/12/1834-10/18/1834 containing JPB's criticisms of an opera entitled, "La Dame Blanche", and on the French's lack of creative imagination. Despite his dislike of this opera, he does express approval for Germaine De Stael's Delphine and the work of Denis Diderot. Several evenings spent with acquaintances such as Joseph White, John Mason, and Daniel Sheldon are also described. There is also a brief glimpse into JPB unhappiness with his present position in society (p.175). "Oh how I hate this borrowed light, shall I ever shine in any other"? He laments the fact that it is only because of the fame of his uncle, James Brown, that anyone recognizes him as a member of high society. Pages 174-189

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

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

DELPHINE (NOVEL) - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

DE STAEL, GERMAINE - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

DIDEROT, DENIS - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

WHITE, JOSEPH - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

MASON, JOHN - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

ATHERTONS, THE - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

SHELDON, HENRY - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

BROWN, JAMES - REFERNCE (1834): Other Types

LA DAME BLANCHE (OPERA) - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

SHAKESPEARE, WILLIAM - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

MILTON, JOHN - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

INGERSOLL, CHARLES - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types

PERCY, THOMAS G. - REFERENCE (1834): Other Types