John Cowper Powys letters to Marjorie Tilden

Some fifty-six letters, 1945-1961, from John Cowper Powys to the poet Marjorie Tilden encouraging her to persevere with her writing; together with two letters from Littleton Powys to Miss Tilden, and about sixteen from Lord Dunsany and Lady ? Dunsany discussing and praising her work.
There are also copies of extracts from some of the letters presumably in the poet's own hand and two volumes of her poetry Songs and Sonnets (1942), and Star Crossed (1947 and 1966) for which J. C. Powys contributed the foreword.

John Cowper Powys, novelist and playwright, was born in Shirley, Derbyshire. A Cambridge history graduate, Cowper Powys nevertheless devoted his time primarily to literature. He taught and lectured in England and on the Continent and undertook several lecturing tours of the United States, where he soon gained a reputation as an inspired and interpretative speaker in both literature and philosophy. Cowper Powys moved to Wales in 1935 and learnt to read Welsh, through which he broadened his knowledge of Welsh history and mythology. His numerous works include anthologies of poetry, novels and philosophical discussions. Cowper Powys met Phyllis Playter whilst in the United States in 1921; she became his lifelong companion, exerting a powerful and inspiring influence upon his work.

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John Cowper Powys, novelist and playwright, was born in Shirley, Derbyshire. A Cambridge history graduate, Cowper Powys nevertheless devoted his time primarily to literature. He taught and lectured in England and on the Continent and undertook several lecturing tours of the United States, where he soon gained a reputation as an inspired and interpretative speaker in both literature and philosophy. Cowper Powys moved to Wales in 1935 and learnt to read Welsh, through which he broadened his knowledge of Welsh history and mythology. His numerous works include anthologies of poetry, novels and philosophical discussions. Cowper Powys met Phyllis Playter whilst in the United States in 1921; she became his lifelong companion, exerting a powerful and inspiring influence upon his work.

Title based on contents.

Preferred citation: NLW MS 21684C.

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See also NLW, John Cowper Powys and Phyllis Playter manuscripts.

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