Correspondence from William K. Wimsatt, Jr., 12/08/1966-12/08/1966

File — Box: 1, Folder: 8

Identifier: GAMMS1.1.8

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Correspondence from William K. Wimsatt, Jr., arranged chronologically.

Dates

12/08/1966-12/08/1966

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Extent

From the Collection: 6 Linear Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

1 Typed Letter dated 12/08/1966 from William K. Wimsatt, Jr. to Charles Child Walcutt and Sheridan Baker, discussing the merits of Thomas A. Cranfill's criticism of "The Turn of the Screw" and relating his negative opinion of Northrop Frye and his work. Sent from Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BAKER, SHERIDAN - CORRESP. FROM WIMSATT, WILLIAM (1966): Other Types

WIMSATT, WILLIAM K., JR. - CORRESP. TO BAKER, SHERIDAN (1966): Other Types

WALCUTT, CHARLES CHILD - CORRESP. FROM WIMSATT, WILLIAM (1966): Other Types

WIMSATT, WILLIAM K., JR. - CORRESP. TO WALCUTT, CHARLES CHILD (1966): Other Types

EXPLICATOR PRIZE - REFERENCE BY WIMSATT, WILLIAM (1966): Other Types

CRANFILL, THOMAS A. - REFERENCE BY WIMSATT, WILLIAM (1966): Other Types

FRYE, NORTHROP - REFERENCE BY WIMSATT, WILLIAM (1966): Other Types