Subseries TM/9/8 - Poetry and Riddles

Identity area

Reference code

GB 891 TM-TM/9-TM/9/8

Title

Poetry and Riddles

Date(s)

  • [1790-1840] (Creation)

Level of description

Subseries

Extent and medium

46 files

Context area

Name of creator

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Thomas Manning was a keen amateur poet and had a lifelong interest in riddles. These are draft poems and riddles mainly created by Manning through his adult life. There are also instances of Manning adopting mirror writing.

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Language of material

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Chinese
  • Latin

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