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Edward Renouf, recipient: Anny Schey von Koromla

Letter from Edward Renouf to Anny Schey von Koromla

23 September [1930]

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Edward Renouf 1906 – 1999
Recipient
Anny Schey von Koromla 1886 – 1948
Date
23 September [1930]
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Created by
Edward Renouf 1906 – 1999
Recipient
Anny Schey von Koromla 1886 – 1948
Title
Letter from Edward Renouf to Anny Schey von Koromla
Date
23 September [1930]
Format
Document - correspondence
Collection
Tate Archive
Acquisition
Presented to Tate Archive by David Mayor, December 2007; 2015; 2016.
Reference
TGA 200730/2/1/35/13

Description

23 September

The ‘Overview of Schwaz’ arrived at the house like an angel on the wing! The novella is in full swing. After lengthy dissipation (perspiration?), which was taken for Death itself, the lyrical Muse tucked Whoopsie-Boopsie back into bed, immediately bore him three sonnets and cheerfully swore she was pregnant with countless more, all impatiently jangling for birth. These janglers all speak English and long for the day when they can be understood without interpreters – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –

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  • Additional papers of David Mayor TGA 200730 (79)
    • Material relating to David Mayor’s Austrian ancestry TGA 200730/2 (79)
      • Correspondence of Anny Schey von Koromla TGA 200730/2/1 (78)
        • Letters from Edward Renouf to Anny Schey von Koromla TGA 200730/2/1/35 (78)
          • Letter from Edward Renouf to Anny Schey von Koromla TGA 200730/2/1/35/13
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