Item 12 - 'Fragment from an Unpublished Tragedy. The Fall of Haman'

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Reference code

HOUG/H/B/12

Title

'Fragment from an Unpublished Tragedy. The Fall of Haman'

Date(s)

  • [1869?] (Creation)

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Item

Extent and medium

1 sheet.

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Scope and content

Parody of ancient Greek tragedy, dramatizing the appointment of Rev. Henry Hayman by the Trustees as headmaster of Rugby School - 'Rokeby' in the fragment. Characters are a messenger and 'Temenos' [Frederick Temple], with a Chorus of Masters.

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