Clifford, W. K., Mrs., -1929

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Lucy Clifford was a British author.

From the description of Lucy Clifford letters and postal cards to Charles Wilson, 1921-1928. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 36397772

Mrs. William Kingdon Clifford wrote essays, reviews, short stories, novels, plays and cinema scenarios. Among Clifford's novels are Mrs. Keith's Crime: A Record (1885), Love-Letters of a Worldly Woman (1891), and Aunt Anne (1892). Clifford's plays were published and produced in England, Europe and the United States. Many of her plays were based on her own short stories and novels. She also wrote cinema adaptations of her short stories and plays. At least two films were produced from her adaptations: The Likeness of the Night (1922), directed by Percy Nash and Eve's Lover (1925), directed by Roy Del Ruth.

From the description of Mrs. W. K. Clifford papers, 1829-1929 (bulk 1884-1929). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702179856

British novelist.

From the description of Letter : Shulbrede Priory, to "Mrs. Pearsall Smith" (Hannah Whitall Smith), undated. (Bryn Mawr College). WorldCat record id: 31860537

Mrs. W[illiam] K[ingdon] Clifford (born Sophia Lucy Jane Lane in a year variously recorded as 1846 or 1853) wrote essays, reviews, short stories, novels, plays and cinema scenarios. She is also remembered for her friendship with literary figures such as George Eliot, Henry James and Rudyard Kipling. Some of Clifford's writings were published anonymously or under her initials "L.C." (especially before 1891) or under pseudonyms. Among Clifford's novels are Mrs. Keith's Crime: A Record (1885), Love-Letters of a Worldly Woman (1891), and Aunt Anne (1892). She also wrote successfully for a young audience; her children's books include Children Busy, Children Glad, Children Naughty, Children Sad (1881) and Anyhow Stories, Moral and Otherwise (1882). Strong female characters were central to her writings and she addressed controversial issues including conflicted mother-child relationships, divorce and euthanasia.

Clifford's plays were published and produced in England, Europe and the United States. Her most successful play was The Likeness of the Night (1900). Many of her plays were based on her own short stories and novels. She also wrote cinema adaptations of her short stories and plays. At least two films were produced from her adaptations: The Likeness of the Night (1922), directed by Percy Nash and Eve's Lover (1925), directed by Roy Del Ruth.

From the guide to the Mrs. W. K. Clifford papers, 1829-1929, 1884-1929, (Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library)

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creatorOf Evans family. Papers, 1866-1918. University of Michigan
creatorOf Mrs. W. K. Clifford papers, 1829-1929, 1884-1929 Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn A.P. Watt (Firm). A.P. Watt & Son correspondence, 1883-1917. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Amy Lowell autograph collection, 1523-1930. Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron, 1800-1859. Autograph manuscript letter (signed) to [Mary] Berry; Bourges, 1843 September 1. Houghton Library
referencedIn A. P. Watt & Son, 1883-1917. Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library
referencedIn Century Company records New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
creatorOf Evans family. Evans family papers, 1866-1918. University of Michigan
creatorOf Clifford, W. K., Mrs., d. 1929. Letter : Shulbrede Priory, to "Mrs. Pearsall Smith" (Hannah Whitall Smith), undated. Bryn Mawr College, Mariam Coffin Canaday Library
referencedIn Moulton, Louise Chandler, 1835-1908. Papers, ca. 1855-1909. American Antiquarian Society
referencedIn Amy Lowell correspondence, 1883-1927 (inclusive), 1910-1925 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Coffin, James H. (James Henry), 1806-1873. James Henry Coffin Papers, 1848-1884 Smithsonian Institution Archives
referencedIn James, Henry, 1843-1916. Papers of Henry James [manuscript], 1876-1915, 1930-1939. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Clifford, W. K., Mrs., d. 1929. Lucy Clifford letters and postal cards to Charles Wilson, 1921-1928. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
creatorOf Clifford, W. K., Mrs. Autograph letter signed : London, to Mr. Fence, "Sat." [n.d.]. Pierpont Morgan Library.
referencedIn Stephen, Leslie, 1832-1904. Letter, 1887 July 3. Washington State University, Holland and Terrell Libraries
referencedIn Kendal, William Hunter, 1843-1917,. Autograph letter signed from W.H. Kendal, London, to Miss McIntosh [manuscript], 1901 October 12. Folger Shakespeare Library
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correspondedWith Century Company corporateBody
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associatedWith Clifford, Margart. person
correspondedWith Dellenbaugh, Frederick Samuel, 1853-1935 person
associatedWith Dilke, Ethel, Lady. person
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associatedWith Evans family. family
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correspondedWith Henry, Joseph, 1797-1878 person
associatedWith James, Henry, 1843-1916. person
associatedWith Kendal, William Hunter, 1843-1917, person
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associatedWith Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915- person
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Theater
Authors, English
British Association For The Advancement Of Science
Dramatists, English
Film adaptations
Motion pictures
Scientific publications
Women authors, English
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Birth 1846-08-02

Death 1929-04-21

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