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A collection of works related to George William Russell (10 April 1867 - 17 July 1935) who wrote with the pseudonym Æ (sometimes written AE or A.E.). Russell was an Irish writer, editor, critic, poet, artistic painter, and Irish nationalist. He was also a mysticism writer, and a personage of a group of devotees of theosophy in Dublin for many years.
The collection was acquired from the editor and collector, Darwin M. Yarish, and includes printed writings, association copies, presentation copies, dedication copies, and other rarities associated with Æ. The Æ Collection is listed in the library catalogue.
A corresponding collection of manuscripts (1905-1934) pertaining to Æ is included in the Darwin Yarish collection at the Queen’s University Archives.
The Æ Collection is part of a strong focus on Anglo-Irish literature in W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections, built over the course of the late 20th century with the guidance of Professor Norman H. MacKenzie (1914-2004).
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