Cannan, Gilbert

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Gilbert Cannan (1884-1955), writer, had his career curtailed by mental illness in 1924; he spent 31 years in institutions. Diana Farr published Gilbert Cannan: a Georgian prodigy in 1978.

From the guide to the Gilbert Cannan: Writings and Biographical Correspondence, c.1910-1976, (Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives)

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referencedIn James B. Pinker and Son correspondence concerning John Galsworthy, 1901-1946. Houghton Library
creatorOf Gilbert Cannan: Writings and Biographical Correspondence, c.1910-1976 Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives
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