John Gray (1866-1934): A Primary Bibliography and an Annotated Bibliography of Writings About Him

49 JOHN GRAY (1866-1934): A PRIMARY BIBLIOGRAPHY AND AN ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY OF WRITINGS ABOUT HIM By G. A. Cevasco (St, John's University, New York) This bibliography is in two parts. Part I, the Primary Bibliography , is a chronological checklist of all presently-known poems, short stories, dramas, essays, translations, edited volumes, and devotional works written by Gray that were published during his lifetime, appeared posthumously, and have been reprinted in various editions and anthologies - as well as the few works of Gray that have not yet been published. Part II, the Secondary Bibliography , is an annotated listing of every book, article, and note that treats of his life and works in a meaningful way. Two John Gray specialists read this bibliography in its first draft and were kind enough to call my attention to distortions and deficiencies. To them - Father Brocard Sewell of Whitefriars School, Cheltenham, England, and Dr. Paul A. Winckler of Long Island University, Greenvale, New York - I owe a special note of gratitude. PART I« PRIMARY "Les Goncourts," DIAL, No. 1 (1889), 9-13. An enthusiastic article on the merits of the Goncourts. "The Great Worm," DIAL, No. 1 (I889), 14-18. Short story. Ecstasy. A Study of Happiness (Lond: Henry & Co, I892). A translation by A. Teixeira de Mattos and G of a book written by L. M. A. Couperus. "The Kiss." A translation of Theodore de Banville's "Le Baiser" into rhymed couplets. This one-act play was produced at the Royalty Theatre on 6 March 1892; but, as far as is known, not published. A copy of the original typescript was discovered a short time ago by Dr. Ian Fletcher of Reading University . "The Modern Actor," ALBEMARLE, II (July I892), 20-24. A condensed version of an original lecture given on 7 Feb I892 at the Playgoers' Club, London. In a column, "The Drama of the Day," DAILY TELEGRAPH OF Feb 12 I892 made reference to this lecture. The TELEGRAPH quoted G in illustration of what it felt was the perverse attitude of modern critics. It also referred to G as a protege of Oscar Wilde. In a letter to the newspaper published on 20 Feb, Wilde disavowed this relationship and stated that G was not in need of patronage from him or from anyone else. The lecture is reprinted as an Appendix in Brocard Sewell'Îμ FOOTNOTE TO THE NINETIES« A MEMOIR OF JOHN GRAY AND ANDRE RAFFALOVICH (Lond« C. and A. Woolf, I968). "Parsifal," "Heart's Demesne," and "Les Desmoiselles de Sauve," DIAL, No. 2 (I892), 8, 23, 24. Three poems. 50 A Saint and Others (Lond: J. R. Osgood, Mcllvaine, 1892). Four short stories of P. C. J. Bourget translated by G. A prefatory note for J. T. Grein's translation of IN THE GARDEN OF CITRONS: IDYLL IN ONE ACT by Emilio Montanaro (Lond: Henry & Co, I892). Actually a "spoof" written by Grein himself. "Fiorenzo of Maggiolo," BUTTERFLY, I (June 1893). 69-78. Short story. "The Lovers of the Age of Stone," BUTTERFLY, I (July 1893). 142151 . Short story. "Pacidejanus Victor," BUTTERFLY, I (Sept 1893). 261-75· Short story. "Old Gough," BUTTERFLY, I (Oct I893), 335-44. Short story. "The Advantages of Civilization," BUTTERFLY, II (Nov I893), 5156 . Short story. "A Hymn Translated from the Italian of St. Francis of Assisi," DIAL, No. 3 (1893). 31-32. Poem. "Garth Wilkinson," DIAL, No. 3 (1893). 21-24. An essay on Wilkinson 's book IMPROVISATIONS FROM THE SPIRIT (1857). Silverpoints (Lond: E. Mathews & J. Lane, I893). Twenty-nine poems; some dedicated to such figures as Paul Verlaine, Oscar Wilde, Charles Shannon, Pierre Louys, Ernest Dowson, and Frank Harris. The Blackmailers. This play was the first joint effort of G and Andre Raffalovich. A matinee performance was given at the Prince of Wales Theatre on 17 June I894. An unfavorable review appeared in the TIMES (Lond) of 18 June. There is no record of the play's publication. The Blue Calendar. 189 5 (Lond: pvtly ptd, 1894). A book of carols. Sour Grapes. A masque with music written by F. Gilbert and C. Dick presented at the West Theatre, Albert Hall, on 17 April I894. As far as is known, the text of the play...