Literary
MASEFIELD
(John, 1878-1967, Poet Laureate)
Fine Typed Letter Signed to Dear Headmaster
saying he has been away and so unable to answer his letter, he regrets that it is not possible for me to write out any verses for you at the present time. I have strained my arm, and must not write with it. It is very kind of you to ask me to come to read to your young men and I wish that I could do so, but I have had to give up reading for the present, having a great mass of other work already overdue..., 1 side 4to., Pinbury Park, Cirencester headed paper, no date but circa
Item Date: 1935
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Background
Two years after becoming Poet Laureate in 1932, Masefield moved into Pinbury Park. During his eight-year tenancy he wrote a book every year. In the late 19th century the Park had captivated Ernest Gimson and the Barnsley brothers, associates of William Morris.
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