An edition of The Powell papers
(2011)
The Powell papers
a confidence man amok among the Anglo-American literati
by Hershel Parker
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Copyright, Travel, British, English Authors, Swindlers and swindling, Forgers, Biography, HistoryPeople
Thomas Powell (1809-1887)Places
United States, New York (State), Great Britain, New YorkTimes
19th centuryShowing 1 featured edition. View all 1 editions?
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The Powell papers: a confidence man amok among the Anglo-American literati
2011, Northwestern University Press
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0810127032 9780810127036
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Table of Contents
Piecing together the story
Introduction
Powell's rise and fall in London
The Astor Place riots
Powell among the Manhattan literati
Irving's Goldsmith and early excerpts from Powell's book
The initial reception of the Living authors of England
The furor over Charles Dickens's accusations
The Living authors of America
The chaos without international copyright
Amid Manhattan feuding, Melville declares his literary independence
The Figaro! episode
The long aftermath.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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