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DCP-LETT-8835

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Samuel Butler
Date:
1 Apr [1873]
Source of text:
The British Library (Add MS 34486 D: 60–1)
Summary:

Comments on SB’s book [The fair haven (1873)]. CD is struck by SB’s dramatic power – thinks he could write "a really good novel". Surprised at strength of case SB makes that Jesus did not die on the cross. SB’s identity will soon be universally known: Leslie Stephen knows he is the author.

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DCP-LETT-8859

From:
Samuel Butler
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
15 Apr 1873
Source of text:
DAR 106: A11–12
Summary:

Thanks CD for his kind letter about The fair haven [1873]. Encouraged by its reception. All he wants is to compel "an attitude of fixed attention in the place of cowardly shrinking from examination". Says he will try "a novel pure and simple with little ""purpose"" next".

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