Hesketh Pearson, 1934
Scope and Contents
Three letters, two typed and one handwritten, from British writer Hesketh Pearson to the editor of the Times Literary Supplement regarding an unfavorable review of Pearson’s book The Fool of Love: A Life of William Hazlitt (1934) by Simon Nowell-Smith (1909-1996). The first letter (dated 14 June 1934) asks the editor to print an enclosed letter to Nowell-Smith by means of reply, and outlines his objections and outrage, arguing that the critic “misrepresents me and questions my veracity as a biographer.” The third letter, dated the 3rd of July, 1934, acknowledges Nowell-Smith’s response to Pearson’s letter, a typed copy of which is also included in the collection. Also present is a clipping from the TLS containing the offending review, dated June 14th, 1934.
Dates
- 1934
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Biographical / Historical
Edward Hesketh Gibbons Pearson (1887-1964) was a British actor and theater director who later in life became a prolific and popular biographer, publishing more than two dozen works in the 1940s, 50s, and early 60s.
Extent
From the Collection: 30 Cubic Feet (68 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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From the Collection: Greek, Ancient (to 1453)
Creator
- From the Collection: Scheetz, Nicholas B., 1952-2016 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
Lauinger Library, 5th Floor
37th and O Streets, N.W.
Washington DC 20057
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