Terry Pratchett-Henye Meyer correspondence

Scope and Content

Subjects include meanings of Yiddish words, Pratchett's characters (including Dorfl) and plots, religious belief, his research for the Science of Discworld, evolution, Judaism, J. K. Rowling. Comprises emails and letters.

Administrative / Biographical History

Terry Pratchett published his first novel in 1971. A prolific novellist in the fantasy genre, he was the best-selling British author of the 1990s. His comic Discworld series, in particular, has been widely celebrated. Terry Pratchett was knighted in the New Year Honours list of 2009.

Henye Meyer's novels include "Adrenalin Rush" and "Fall of the Sun God". Her work also includes plays and comedy scripts.

Access Information

Open for research although at least 24 hours notice should be given.

Other Finding Aids

Catalogued to fonds-level on the online Senate House Library archive catalogue, http://archives.ulrls.lon.ac.uk/dispatcher.aspx?action=search&database=ChoiceArchive&search=priref=110051077

Related Material

Senate House Library also holds the Pratchett papers.