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Total number of records: 8

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Brotherton Collection8
English Literature8
Leeds Poetry8

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correspondence2
proofs (printing)2
authors and publishers1
book proposals1
metaphysics in literature1
publicity1
publishers and publishing1

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On Emily Dickinson

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

1980s

Ms list of references and ms drafts on the poetry of Emily Dickinson, and in particular her links with the metaphysical tradition.

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Introduction: Proof

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

Feb-1994

Fax copy of a proof of the Introduction to the Sinclair-Stevenson edition of Owen's poetry including footnotes, dated 22 February 1994. Includes Silkin's ms corrections, and ms corrections and queries...

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Proof of The Lens-Breakers

1992

Photocopied proof of 'The Lens-Breakers' accompanied by a compliments slip from 'Emily' at Sinclair-Stevenson publishers. The proof does not include the final poem, 'Fathers,' but includes an instruct...

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Corrections, Etc.

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

1994

Photocopy and carbon copies of typescript letters from Silkin to Christopher Sinclair-Stevenson (18-20 January 1994) including a long, annotated list of changes and corrections for the new edition of ...

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Free Verse and Metricality

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

c.1990-1991

This file contains outlines and early draft chapters for 'The Life of Metrical and Free Verse.' Includes ms and typescript plans and synopses, including chapter divisions; a ts script (?) for a readin...

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Mixed Chapter Drafts (2)

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

c.1991-1993

Drafts of chapters for 'The Life of Metrical and Free Verse.' Includes ms and typescript drafts towards the Preface; ms and ts notes on syllabics; annotated ts drafts towards Chapter 1: 'Definitions';...

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Chapter Drafts and Outlines

Silkin, Jon (1930-1997)

c.1990-1991

This file contains outlines, early draft chapters and reference material for 'The Life of Metrical and Free Verse,' at this stage provisionally titled 'The Unresolved Conflict: Free and Metrical Verse...

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Letters to and from Jon Silkin

20 December 1990 - 17 January 1997

Correspondence between Jon Silkin and various correspondents at publishers Sinclair-Stevenson, largely relating to the publication of Silkin's collection 'The Lens-breakers,' and his edition of the po...

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