Spark, Muriel - Correspondence to Alan Barnsley., 10/23/1957-10/23/1957

File — Box: GTM Shared Box 2 (Legal), Folder: 9

Identifier: 28944

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Alan G. Barnsley Papers consist of eight letters from such prominent writers as Ian Fleming, C.S. Lewis, Muriel Spark and Stephen Spender.

Abbreviations used in this register include: ALS (autograph letter signed); TLS (typed letter signed).

Dates

10/23/1957-10/23/1957

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.20 Linear Feet (8 folders)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains long TLS from Muriel Spark to AGB. Includes excerpts of poetry that Spark finds interesting. Also refers to her novel, "Memento mori"(MacMillan 1959; Meridian Books 1960; Time Inc. 1964). And refers to AGB's novel: "I'm sure 8 Days will be your best ever."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

SPARK, MURIEL - CORRESPONDENCE TO BARNSLEY, ALAN 2. 10/23/57: Typed Letter Signed

SPARK, MURIEL - "MEMENTO MORI": REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed

BARNSLEY, ALAN G. - "EIGHT DAYS" (NOVEL): REFERENCE: Typed Letter Signed