Subseries B. Literary Activities includes Edward's essays, notes, abstracts, and quotations on literary figures and subjects. Literary figures mentioned include Shelley, Tennyson, and Lessing. The bulk of Edward's literary pursuits are represented by the notes and drafts of articles or lectures, many of which appear to be incomplete or in random order. Therefore, the original order in which Edward's notes were received has been maintained. In addition, miscellaneous notes include portions of writings that are not easily identifiable as letters, articles, essays, or lectures.