Papers of John Masefield [manuscript], 1906-1913.

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Papers of John Masefield [manuscript], 1906-1913.

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The papers contain a poem beginning "All the needles clang and clutter . . ." and letters regarding literary rights, his writing, poems submitted for criticism, agents, and a play by O'Connor. Correspondents include Mr. Bornsonn, Mr. Cazenove, John Drinkwater, A. Hitchins, and Mr. O'Connor.

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Masefield, John, 1878-1967

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The English poet, playwright and novelist John Masefield was born in 1878 in Ledbury. After running away to sea early (when he was thirteen) he settled in London from 1897 and devoted himself to writing. Later he moved to Oxford which was where he lived when most of the following collection was produced. Masefield became Poet Laureate in 1930 and was awarded the Order of Merit in 1935. Among his more notable works are some early reflections of his maritime experiences in Salt Water Ba...

Cazenove, Mr.

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O'Connor, Lawrence B.

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Hitchins, Ayse

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Bornson, Mr.

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Drinkwater, John, 1882-1937

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Drinkwater, a British playwright and poet, worked for an insurance company. In 1909 he became manager of the Birmingham Repertory Company, and his most successful plays included "Abraham Lincoln," "Mary Stuart," and "Bird in Hand." Drinkwater also published several critical literary biographies. From the description of Manuscripts and Correspondence, 1914-1916. (Temple University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122612764 John Drinkwater was an English author and actor, proba...