Today in Bookish and Literary History, December 25
1802 The Grasmere Journals by Dorothy Wordsworth - UK
It begun in May 1800 while at Dove Cottage, and continued for nearly three years until January 1803, is perhaps the best-loved of all journals.
1760 Jupiter Hammon, an African American slave, composes poetry broadside "An Evening Thought" (1st poetry published by an African American 1761)
1902 The Girl with the Green Eyes by Clyde Fitch - US
1911 Kismet by Edward Knoblock - US
Hajj the beggar escapes the clutches of a vengeful bandit, drowns the evil Wazir of Police, catches the eye of the Wazir's voluptuous wife, serves as Emir of Baghdad, and sees his daughter wed to the handsome Caliph.
1934 Accent on Youth by Samson Raphaelson - US
This is one of the most gracious, witty and moving sophisticated comedies which Broadway has seen in some time. Though the author emphasizes his delightful theme rather than the matter of plot, the story itself is of the utmost theater value.
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