Section of annotated wrapping paper originally used to house the notebooks of Edith Simon, concerning a novel, possibly named 'The Life Behind the Stone', or 'The House of Dreamers', 1952
Scope and Contents
Annotation reads as 'Novel at present entitled 'The Life Behind the Stone' (previous titles, for earlier revisions 'The House of Dreamers' & 'The Human Quality'). Begun May 1949. Completed (bar final polish, typing, and correction) 2nd November 1952. Sent off to America 26th November 1952, to [David] Higham [Associates Ltd.] 28th November 1952. ('The Restless House' or 'The House of Strangers.') File also includes a photocopy of same section. [Edith Simon published 'The Past Masters' (known in the United States as 'The House of Strangers') in 1953.
Dates
- Creation: 1952
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Extent
1 Folders
Language of Materials
English
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