IV.B.7: Occasional Verses
“Hue’s Hue? or Dalton’s Dilemma” (probably 1928)
Material Description and Collation
The manuscript is a Shakespeare and Company card, with writing in Joyce’s hand in black ink on the verso
Title
Joyce titled the verse “Hue’s Hue? | or | Dalton’s Dilemma” above the text.
Measurements
The manuscript measures 13.2 x 9.0 cm.
Contents
The manuscript is a jingle about Samuel Roth.
Dating
Joyce probably wrote this manuscript in 1928.
Other Markings
Joyce signed “J.J.” below the text in black ink.
Publication
This manuscript has been reproduced in black and white photo-facsimile on JJA 1.340 and was published in Spielberg (p. 23) and then in PSW, p. 136.
Notes
Joyce gave this manuscript to Sylvia Beach.