GORELL (Ronald Gorell Barnes, 1884-1963, Colonel & Author)

Typed Letter Signed to 'Dear Sir', thanking him for "the copy of 'Poetry' ... it was your first letter which brought it or the Empire Poetry League to my knowledge ... I feel that if I, who have been closely attentive both to Imperial and poetic affairs for a great many years, was so ignorant, many other people must be also", as to "the meeting at the Lyceum Club on May 7, I only know that I was invited by the members (it is a ladies' club only) to dine and speak to them afterwards on poetry", he does not think the club is inviting non-members, "As to severity in criticism, personally I think one only need fear injustice ... but I am grateful to you for your reassurance", 2 sides 8vo, 31 Kensington Square, W.8., 2nd May

Lord Gorell was on the editorial staff of The Times, 1910-1915, Under Secretary for Air, 1921-1922, and editor of the Cornhill, 1933-1939. He founded the Royal Army Education Corps, and wrote poetry, fact, fiction and on religion.

Item Date:  1925

Stock No:  17207      £25

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