Stephen Spender letter to Reed Whittemore

Collection

Identifier: MSS 0099-F0817

Staff Only

Scope and Content Note

One letter handwritten by Stephen Spender to Reed Whittemore, dated May 24, 1971, regarding reviewing books.

Dates

Creation: 1971 May 24

Creator

Spender, Stephen, 1909-1995 (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials entirely in English.

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. Please contact Special Collections, University of Delaware Library, http://library.udel.edu/spec/askspec/

Sir Stephen Spender (1909-1995)

Sir Stephen Spender was a British poet, critic and novelist whose work often took on themes of social protest. He was born on February 28, 1909, in London and died on July 16, 1995.

"Stephen Spender, Poet of Melancholic Vision and Social Conscience, Dies at 86."The New York Times, July 17, 1995.