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Book Reviews
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
c.1967-1970
This subseries contains book reviews written by Thomas Blackburn. Where possible, publication details have been given.
Preface to a Book of Supernatural Poetry
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
c.1960-1977
This file contains a 3 page typescript draft of Thomas Blackburn's introduction for an unpublished compilation of supernatural poetry. The essay explores Blackburn's opinions on the paranormal and its...
Criticism
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
c.1959-1977
This series contains papers relating to critical work by Thomas Blackburn. It includes both published and unpublished books, articles, broadcasts and book reviews.
The Price of An Eye
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
c.1959-1973
This subseries contains items relating to the book of poetry criticism written by Thomas Blackburn, 'The Price of An Eye'.
Introduction to Children's Plays
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
c.1970-1977
This file contains a 2 page typescript of Thomas Blackburn's introduction to a book of plays for school children, compiled by Margaret Blackburn.
List (Presenting Poetry)
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
c.1966
This file contains a list of people to receive complementary copies of the book 'Presenting Poetry.' Thomas Blackburn was on the editorial board for this volume.
Notebook
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
1947-1949
1 exercise book containing manuscript notes, clippings, and black and white photographs. The clippings include images of paintings by Francis Bacon. The clippings and photographs are occasionally glue...
King Lear
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
c.1960-1977
This file contains a 14 page typescript of an article/essay by Thomas Blackburn discussing themes in Shakespeare's 'King Lear.' The typescript appears to have been marked up as the chapter of a book.
Reach Out
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
April 1969
This file contains newspaper cuttings relating to the volume 'Reach Out,'a book of poetry edited by Thomas Blackburn and W.T. Cunningham. It also contains a copy of the contract for this work.
Notebook 40
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
c.1950-1970
Notebook containing critical notes on the Augustans, Dr. Johnson, Defoe and drafts of Blackburn's own poetry and book reviews, as follows: - Notes on the Augustans (fol. 1-12) - Notes on Dr. Johnso...
A Clip of Steel
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
c.1960-1969
This subseries contains items relating to Blackburn's autobiography'A Clip of Steel,' including drafts and reviews. The book was published in 1969, but passages were broadcast by the BBC Third Program...
Fragments
Blackburn, Thomas (1916-1977)
c.1960-1970
This file contains fragments of fictional work by Thomas Blackburn. One fragment is marked as the first chapter of a book, set in the Italian Dolomites with the characters Thomas and Laura Fenwick (wh...