Letter dated 9 November 1942: draft of poem 'Orchids'

Subject

English Literature - 20th century

Description

Manuscript letter written after the battle of Al Alamein including a draft of the poem 'Orchids/Song in the Desert' and references to the battle and the retreat of the Germans and Italians.

Creator

Jarmain; John (1911-1944); poet

Source

Letters of John Jarmain EUL MS 413

Date

1942-11-09

Contributor

University of Exeter

Rights

University of Exeter. The digital object(s) attached to this record are available for you to use for educational purposes only under licence from the University of Exeter.

Format

application/pdf

Language

English

Type

Text

Identifier

Original Format

paper