Austin Clarke Letters
Scope and Contents
The majority of the letters in the Austin Clarke collection are between Phillip Marcus and Austin Clarke. The letters discuss Clarke's views on Marcus's writings as well as his insight on medieval Irish literature and the influence of W. B. Yeats on Irish literature.
Dates
- created: 1966-1971
Creator
- Clarke, Austin (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on the use of the collection for research purposes.
Conditions Governing Use
The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.
Biographical or Historical Information
One of the foremost Irish poets of his generation, Austin Clarke (1896-1974) was born in Dublin and attended University College. He made his living as a free-lance author, book reviewer and broadcaster, first in London (1922-1937) and later in Dublin. While influenced by Yeats and other Celtic revivalists, Clarke soon developed his own style of writing. This style was much influenced by Ireland's early-medieval Christian culture, one he thought was eventually spoilt by the introduction of Roman Catholicism into Ireland.
Note written by
Extent
0.19 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
English
Source of Acquisition
The letters were purchased in April 1997 from Emerald Isle Books, Belfast, Ireland.
Processing Information
The collection was processed by Ann Kenne in May 2006.
Subject
- Title
- Archon Finding Aid Title
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- eng
Repository Details
Part of the University of St. Thomas Archives & Manuscript Collections Repository
Department of Special Collections, LL09 O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul MN 55105-1096 US
651-962-5467
uarchives@stthomas.edu