Todd, Ruthven, 1914-1978

Ruthven Todd was born in Edinburgh, and educated at Fettes College and the Edinburgh School of Art. After graduating he held a few odd jobs, while concentrating on painting, and was associated with the Surrealist movement.. He later worked as a copywriter and journalist, and made a name for himself as a poet, novelist, and short-story writer. He was part of the Civil Defense during World War II, and moved to the United States after the war, where he worked at several colleges and opened a printing press. He also wrote several children's books, and was a prominent editor of William Blake's works.

From the description of Ruthven Todd manuscript preface to The Lost Traveller, 1967 March 4. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 71225963

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