If you could tell me anything about Alston
Kisby It would be a great help. I have just purchased an unpublished book
written by him about the 19th century gothic novelist Charles Robert
Maturin.
Terrance Linn
Washington, USA
2 February, 2006
Hello Terrance,
There’s a bit of information
about Allston Kisby on the website. He was headteacher at the village
school in 1940s and much loved by everyone. There’s also a picture of him
as an ARP warden.
Where did you come across this
unpublished book then? It’s really interesting, and any more information
you could give me on this would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Jane
www.cottintghamhistory.co.uk
2 February, 2006
Dear Jane,
Thanks for your help. I have not received the
book yet but I purchased it through advanced book exchange from a
bookdealer in Scotland. The book is described as a typewritten bound
biography of Charles Robert Maturin, a now little remembered Irish writer
who died in 1825 and fell quickly from notice. His only book that remains
in print is Melmoth the Wanderer. It would take an interesting person, one
who has his own likes and dislikes to trouble to tackle a subject so
difficult with so little chance of publishing. When I receive the book I
will let you know a bit more about it if you like.
Again, many thanks.
Best,
Terrance Linn
2 February, 2006
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