Odette Keun to Winifred Holtby

Reference No:
L WH/5/5.14/01/06f
Description:
Undated letter to Winifred Holtby from Odette Keun - discussing problems with working hours; asks after Winifred's health, wishes she was well enough to travel to Lou Pidou; asks Winifred to thank Vera B for her letter; Ralph Strauss, book reviewer; not sure of Wells' reaction to Vera's book; Cailtlin; Rhondda; discussing her problems with HG Wells, his impending marriage, his lover Moura Benckendorff, his infidelity; is thinking about publishing a book of 'Letters' concerning Wells and her relationship; descibes Wells' reaction to Lady Rhondda's articles about women in his books; discusses Wells' personality - a madman's capacity for changing or forgetting what does not suit, vain, cannot face criticism; describes her visit to a doctor who spent six months in African dispensing free treatment to natives; thanks Winifred for her support and friendship
Format:
Archive Item
Extent:
1 item
Access Conditions:
Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:
Hull Local Studies Library
Collection:
Winifred Holtby Collection