Undated Response to November 1, 17, and December 2, 1981 Letters
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.
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet
Abstract
Cormac McCarthy apologizes for his late reply to John Fergus Ryan’s previous sent letters. He discusses their mutual friend John Sheddan with enthusiasm. McCarthy extends his congratulations for John Fergus Ryan’s debut of his novel and Ryan’s wife Carla’s performance in the Halloween race.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository