| Description | 'Figure of 8' was published in 1969 by Macmillan as a collection of narrative poems for children, and includes the poem 'St Martha and the Dragon', which was later published in its own right (and set to music) in 1977. 'Figure of 8' is referred to as 'St Martha and the Dragon' in an early draft. The first edition was illlustrated by Peter Whiteman.
Includes:
1. Sample dust-jacket for 'Figure of 8: narrative poems'. Includes two duplicates, 1969.
2. Six spiral-bound notebooks of manuscript drafts and notes, 1969.
3. Three files of fine typescripts, with manuscript revisions, 1969.
4. Four files of manuscript and typescript drafts, with manuscript revisions, 1969.
See also EUL MS 50a/LIT/4/5, 6, 8 and 12. |