DL/A-Z//CAMP - [Correspondence with Edward Campbell]

DL/A-Z//CAMP

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[Correspondence with Edward Campbell]

1991

3 Letters (typescript)

Campbell, Edward
Lessing, Doris May, 1919-2013

3 items, some highlighted. Discusses myth, legend and tradition in relation to femininity and virginity. Includes a fragment of Pauwels' 'Gurdjieff' (item 002).

DL/A-Z//CAMP/001 [from Edward Campbell to Doris Lessing, date unknown]

Letter, 2 leaves, typed.
Discusses different perspectives and rituals regarding virgins. Mentions Troubadours, Ghandi, the Old Testament, William of Poitier, and the Roman Church, as well as Eastern traditions and rituals using the image of the virgin.

DL/A-Z//CAMP/003 [from Doris Lessing to Edward Campbell, 15/09/1991]

Letter, 1 leaf, typed.
Speculates over the myths told by Campbell in his previous letter (item 001). Recalls meeting a "male witch" and recounts in detail his obsession with finding an Irish virgin. Lessing writes that she was "infinitely entertained by this search". Lessing signs off the letter "Enough".