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Austin Clarke letters to [Michael] Begnal

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Call Number:
F0385
Repository:
University of Delaware Library Special Collections
Extent:
2 item (4 pages)
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
MSS 0099, F0385, Austin Clarke letters to Michael Begnal, Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, Newark, Delaware.
Date:
1970-1971 (inclusive)
Creator:
Clarke, Austin, 1896-1974
Form:
Letters (correspondence)
Abstract:
Two letters from Irish author Austin Clarke to Michael Begnal.

Irish poet, playwright and novelist Austin Clarke (1896-1974) was lauded by members of the Irish Literary Renaissance such as George Russell [AE] and Padraic Colum. W. B. Yeats was a strong influence on Clarke's poems and plays. Although Clarke also wrote novels and memoirs, he is best remembered for his poetry.

"Clarke, Austin, 1896-1974" Literature Online. http://lion.chadwyck.com (accessed February 20, 2007).

American Michael Begnal (1939-) was an assistant professor at Pennsylvania State University at the time the Austin Clarke letters were written.

"Michael Henry Begnal (American writer 1939-)." Biography Resource Center. http://galenet.galegroup.com (accessed February 20, 2007).

The two letters to Michael Begnal concern the Irish Literary Renaissance, Irish poetry and fiction, Clarke's writing, James Joyce, Donleavy, censorship in Ireland (including Clarke's own work), and other matters.

Box 22, F0385: Shelved in SPEC MSS 0099 manuscript boxes.

Purchase, 1993.

Processed and encoded by Debra Johnson, February 2007. Further encoded by George Apodaca, September 2015.

This item forms part of MSS 0099 Miscellaneous Literary and Historical Manuscripts.

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University of Delaware Library Special Collections
Finding Aid Author
University of Delaware Library, Special Collections
Finding Aid Date
2007 February 20
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Typed letter signed with autograph additions and corrections, 1970 October 15.
Box 22 Folder F0385
Physical Description

2 pp.

Typed letter signed with autograph additions and corrections, 1971 February 9.
Box 22 Folder F0385
Physical Description

2 pp.

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