| Repository | Special Collections Archives (GB 0029) |
| Ref No | EUL MS 486/1/4 |
| Date | Feb 1933 |
| Level | Item |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Title | Letter from John Cowper Powys to James Abell |
| Creator Name | Powys; John Cowper (1872-1963); philosopher, lecturer, novelist, literary critic, and poet |
| Description | Manuscript letter comprised of 2 sheets of folded paper, and the original posted envelope. Powys praises Abell's writing style and calls T.S. Eliot a 'measureless ass'. Mentions Abell's 'intimadoes' J. C. and James (Jim) Henderson. Talks largely about the business and financial rewards of writing, for which Powys congratulates Abell on his recent success in these areas. The envelope is addressed to Abell at 54 Barrow Street, New York, and is stamped. |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Language | English |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| Copyright | Estate of John Cowper Powys |