Papers, 1953-1954.

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Papers, 1953-1954.

Consists of four notebooks of George Barker, 1913- , author, and an undated letter from him to David John Wright, 1913- , author. The notebooks contain: 1. 1953, Analysis and notes on Barker's poem "Goodman Jacksin and the angel;" drafts of letters and poems; 2. May 5, 1954, Notes on Barker's poems; drafts of writings and letters; memoranda; 3. n.d., 1, Drafts of books 2 & 3 of Barker's "The dead seagull;" 4. n.d., 2, Drafts of letters and poems; memoranda.

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Barker, George, 1913-1991

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George Granville Barker (1913-1991), the English poet, was born in Essex. He taught in Japan and the United States as well as in England. His highly dramatic poems, often concerned with themes of remorse and pain, led critics to place him, perhaps misleadingly, among the 'New Apocalypse' movement. Barker's published works include: 30 Preliminary Poems (1933); Eros in Dogma (1944); News of the World (1950); The True Confession of George Barker (1950); The View From a Blind I (1962); Thurgarton Ch...