Comments on: Thomas Chatterton – Doomed Poet, Gothic Hero or Cynical Forger?

By: David Castleton

David Castleton — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 19:14:22 +0000

In reply to QE! (pen name of Richie). Many thanks for pointing that out about the Chatterton bible, Richie. So glad you're enjoying the blog!

By: QE! (pen name of Richie)

QE! (pen name of Richie) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:22:19 +0000

David, I always enjoy reading your website. You know that I am so ingrained in the subject that every nuance forces a response. Do forgive me for pointing out the following: You mention that the bible Chatterton learned to read from had gothic script, unfortunately it didn’t. It stands to reason that the bible concerned was the Chatterton family bible, which is now at Bristol Reference Library. I had the pleasure to photograph many of the pages, which I show online via my website, including the page with the handwritten details of the family, which also has the record of Chatterton’s birth. In my Chatterton madness, I have also bought copies of each of the three editions of the same bible to compare the contents – more info on the website. Best wishes and keep the faith. Richie

By: Brook

Brook — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 03:07:32 +0000

The Death of Chatterton and the surrounding auras of the genius artiste high on opiates, alcohol, sex and delusional atmospherics resonate into 2022 and no doubt beyond regardless of the ongoing infinitive of NFTs for Artists and the need for ‘artists have to live like everybody else’ (Billy Apple Exhibit title) ie; rent; mortgage; food; clothes; children; partnering; the ubiquitous car/s and more….’the more things change the more they stay the same Ho Hum!!