Letter dated 11 October 1942: draft of poems 'Bivouac' and 'Mirage'

Subject

English Literature - 20th Century

Description

Manuscript letter including drafts of the poems 'Bivouac' and 'Mirage', Jarmain's reflections on his poetry and a structure for a book. Also providing an insight into the practicality of living in the desert, including sketches of his dugout, a shelter to keep the sand and the sun out.

Creator

Jarmain; John (1911-1944); poet

Source

Letters of John Jarmain EUL MS 413

Date

1942-10-11

Contributor

University of Exeter

Format

application/pdf

Language

English

Type

Text

Identifier

Original Format

Paper