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CA ACU SPC F0018-S0011-FL0352
Title
Thompson, Kent.
Date(s)
- 1973 January 9 - 1986 November 16 (Creation)
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2 folders (86 items)
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- Correspondence between K. Thompson and John Metcalf.
- File consists of letters discussing current literary endeavours, K. Thompson's short stories submitted for publication consideration in anthologies edited by J. Metcalf, Writers' Union of Canada, books read, Canadian authors and their literary works, book reviews, Canadian publishing, Fiddlehead issue featuring J. Metcalf, and various other topics; enclosing fiction by J. Metcalf and K. Thompson, sent for pleasure and criticism; and relating personal news. Includes manuscript of poem Flyer by K. Thompson and two letters from K. Thompson with postscripts by Michaele Thompson.
- Typescript, signed; typescript (carbon copy); holograph, signed (some photocopy).
- Includes references to the following: Girl in gingham; Going down slow; The lady who sold furniture : short stories; The teeth of my father : short stories; Robert, standing; The narrative voice; Private parts : a memoir; General Ludd; Punctuation as score; 77 : best Canadian stories; Playground; Dreams surround us; Men in bowler hats; Stories plus; 80 : best Canadian stories; Single gents only; The Eastmill Reception Centre; Kicking against the pricks : essays; Streaking through the ivory tower; Streaking through the ivory tower : part two; Polly Ongle; The bumper book.
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12.9-10
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- Thompson, Kent (Subject)
- Thompson, Michaele (Subject)
- Allen, Robert (Subject)
- Metcalf, Myrna (Subject)