Howard Nemerov letters and postal cards to Tambimuttu, 1956-1957.

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Howard Nemerov letters and postal cards to Tambimuttu, 1956-1957.

The collection consists of three letters and two postal cards from Nemerov to Tambimuttu, 1956-1957, asking about poems he had submitted to Poetry London for publication, with some commentary about the magazine's contents and current poets. One card is co-addressed to Winthrop Palmer.

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Nemerov, Howard

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Howard Nemerov was an American educator and author, most widely known for his poetry. His verse could be poignant, philosophical, or witty, and was awarded numerous honors including a Pulitzer Prize. A long-time professor at Washington University in St. Louis, he also published memorable prose, and contributed editorial work or commentary for numerous publications. From the description of Howard Nemerov letter to Louis Untermeyer, 1963 Sept. 5. (Pennsylvania State University Librarie...

Palmer, Winthrop

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Winthrop Palmer (1900-1988) was an American educator, author and poet. A graduate of Columbia University, she and her husband, businessman Carleton H. Palmer, were influential in the development and growth of Long Island University's C. W. Post Campus, where Mrs. Palmer was assistant professor of literature and fine arts. From the guide to the Winthrop Palmer Papers, before 1971, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries) ...

Tambimuttu, 1915-

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Born in the village of Atchuveli, in the Jaffna peninsula of northern Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), 15 August, 1915, Tambimuttu was raised as a Christian Tamil, and educated at St Joseph’s College, Colombo, a Catholic institution, where English was the medium of instruction. Although in later life Tambimuttu took an increasing interest in his Hindu and Tamil heritage, English was Tambimuttu’s first language, and he looked to London to further his literary aspirations. Tambimuttu’s fa...