Undated Response to January 27, 1981 Letter
The collection consists of handwritten and typed letter correspondence between Cormac McCarthy and fellow writer John Fergus Ryan between the years 1975 to 1986. The authors discuss their successes and disappointments for publication. The correspondence begins with John Fergus Ryan congratulating Cormac McCarthy on his earning the Guggenheim Fellowship for Creative Writing in 1969. The author’s conversations are companionable and short.
Dates
- 1976-1985
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet
Abstract
Cormac McCarthy apologizes about his late response. McCarthy comments on the condition of their mutual friend, John Sheddan, who has recently found himself in jail. He questions John Fergus Ryan about his ongoing work and their shared love of TOSCA.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository