Annesley Bupp is now at the zenith of his fame. The "buppy" of old
days he still writes occasionally, but he no longer signs it in
full. A modest "A. B." in the corner, supposed by the ignorant to
stand for "Arthur Balfour," is the only evidence of the author. (I
say "the only evidence," for he has had, like all great men, his
countless imitators.) Trams also he deserted with the publication of
his great work on the subject--Tramiana. But as a writer on
Literature and Old London he has a European reputation, and his
recent book, In the Track of Shakespeare: A Record of a Visit to
Stratford-on-Avon, created no little stir.
He is in great request at public dinners, where his speech in reply
to the toast of Literature is eagerly attended.
He contributes to every symposium in the popular magazines.
It is all the more to be regretted that his autobiography, The Last
of the Bupps, is to be published posthumously.