DRINKWATER (John, 1882-1937, Playwright, Poet & Actor)

Typed Letter Signed to Mr Needham, thanking him for his letter “It is good of you to hand the matter over to Miss Parker. I take it that you will let me know of any indebtedness to her for her trouble. I am sorry I overlooked the subscription. I now enclose cheque for two guineas which will cover those due in December 1928 and 1929...”, 1 side oblong 8vo., Pepys House, Brampton, Huntingdon, 11th January

He was a poet and dramatist. He was known before World War I as one of the Dymock poets, and his poetry was included in all five volumes of Georgian Poetry (edited by Edward Marsh, 1912–1922). After World War I, he achieved fame as a playwright and became closely associated with Birmingham Repertory Theatre.

Item Date:  1930

Stock No:  42428      £125

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