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Papers 1970-1980
(33 items)
Scope: The Tate collection consists almost entirely of Tate’s
correspondence with Charles Simic. These letters provide an
interesting insight into Tate’s writing and his ideas on
contemporary poetry, and many include Tate’s opinions on and
suggestion for Sumic’s poetry. Some letters also contain discussions
on other contemporary poets. All letters are from Tate. Other items
in the collection include manuscripts by Tate: “Cruisin’
Even.” Ts, 1 p. on verso of letter to Simic, 1972: October
8. “Return to a Place Lit by a Hamburger.” TSS,
1 p., on postcard to Simic, 1975: November 12. “A Guide to
the Stone Age.” TS, 1 p. n.d. “Urgent Letter to
Charles Simic Concerning the State of Poetry and the Angel of
Death.” TSS, 1 p. 1970: February 27.
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