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TCG Letter #215


From
J.R.R. Tolkien
To
Elizabeth Jennings
Date
3 December 1955
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Transcript
Complete
Tolkien sends a note to congratulate Jennings on her book of poetry, A Way of Looking being published. He also makes a mention on Auden's new book, Shields of Achilles.
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References
The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide - Chronology (2017), p. 506
Marquette archive details., See 7/1/9
The Arts Council collection of modern literary manuscripts, 1963-1972 : a catalogue, found between p. 80 and p. 81 among reproductions of various letters (item 3)
"A Way Of Looking"
W. H. Auden’s Shield of Achilles
J.R.R. Tolkien A Descriptive Bibliography, Dii28, p. 357
Addenda and Corrigenda to The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide Revised and Enlarged Edition (2017) Vol. 1: Chronology · Arranged by Date , Scull & Hammond - entry for 3 December 1955
"The Other Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien", compiled by Jorge Quinonez (early 1990s), pp. 2-3
British Library (Add. MSS 52599, ff. 123, 124)
Wade Center collection.


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