Harold Monro letters and clipping, 1928-1970 (bulk 1928).

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Harold Monro letters and clipping, 1928-1970 (bulk 1928).

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The collection consists of three items: typewritten letter to A.G. Berrisford, 18 Oct. 1928, agreeing to an invitation to address the YOUNG P.E.N., asking what topic he ought to speak about, with a handwritten post script apologizing for the formal nature of the letter; handwritten letter to Mr. Berrisford, 13 Nov. 1928, thanking him for his correspondence, apologizing for his poor performance, and suggesting they meet with the Rev. Treas[urer] who was seated on his right; clipping from London Times or Observer, Summer 1970, of a review by Naomi Lewis of Monro's Collected poems, with a photograph.

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Berrisford, A. G.

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Monro, Harold, 1879-1932

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Harold Monro was born in Brussels to Scottish parents, and educated at Cambridge. He wrote and published poetry, and founded the influential magazine, Poetry Review. He is best remembered for opening the Poetry Bookshop in London, where he published new collections of poems and created a hospitable environment for poets and readers. He also served in World War I, returning to the Bookshop in 1919. A modest poet, Monro led a troubled personal life, but aided and befriended many notable 20th centu...