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Title
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f. 35. Philip (John) to James Crapper concerning his attack on slavery, his own experiences and findings among the Hottentots, and the English translation of a song from Madagascar.
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Institution
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University of Oxford
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Creator(s)
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Rev. John Philip (original Madagascan writer unknown)
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Collector(s)
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Rev. John Philip
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Description/Scope and Content
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The 'Song Concerning the Dead' is 'translated literally from the Madagascan language.' He praises the quality of the poem, provides a commentary and explanation of his encounter with it, and even compares it to Gray's 'Elegy'.
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Date
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1830-09-29
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Location
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Bodleian Library
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Identifier
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MS. Afr. s. 4, fols. 35-36
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Language
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English (translated from Madaganscan language)
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Extent
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1 item
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Collection Type
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archival collection
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Level of Processing
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Mixed Processing
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Type of Materials/Format
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paper-manuscripts
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Related Collections: Types of Materials
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Other John Philip material at Bodleian: MSS. Afr. s. 4, fol. 1, MSS. Afr. s. 141, fol. 19, MSS. Afr. s. 216-219, MSS. Brit. Emp. s. 444; also London University: SOAS
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Provenance
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Purchased in 1931. Previous provenance unknown.
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Copyright
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Copyright
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Donor Information
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Unavailable
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Usage
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Medium (Occasional exhibit or research/educational use)
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Notes
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No restrictions
