Philip Larkin to Anthony Thwaite, writing from Hull (Handwritten letter signed).

Reference No:
U DP181/1/140
Dates:
19 Sep 1985
Description:
Mainly discusses feeling low and depressed still after his operation (removial of oesophagus). Also, the new book of poems by John Hall called 'New and Selected Poems', making reference to Secker and Warburg (S and W); Douglas Dunn re-marrying; Andrew Motion possibly being in Italy; and having to get a new deputy for Hull University library. Lists John Edward Bowle (friend of John Betjeman's), Cootie Williams (jazz trumpeter) and Laura Ashley as having recently died. Refers to Monica Jones now never leaving the house because of her illness. (2pp, airmail)
Format:
Archive Item
Extent:
1 item
Language:
Access Conditions:
Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:
Hull University Archives
Collection:
Correspondence between Philip Arthur Larkin and Anthony Thwaite