DL/A-Z//CARV - [Correspondence with Raymond Carver]

DL/A-Z//CARV

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[Correspondence with Raymond Carver]

1985

4 Letters (typescript)

Carver, Raymond
Lessing, Doris May, 1919-2013

4 items, highlighted. Personal correspondence between Raymond Carver and Doris Lessing. Includes correspondence between Jacqueline Graham and Doris Lessing, regarding planning a party for Carver.

DL/A-Z//CARV/001 [from Raymond Carver to Doris Lessing, 30/03/1985]

Letter, 1 leaf, typed.
A letter from Raymond Carver to Doris Lessing, sent after they met in Australia. He describes jet lag and his visit to Canberra. He mentions that he will be in London in May.

DL/A-Z//CARV/002 [from Jacqueline Graham of Pan Books to Doris Lessing, 12/04/1985]

Letter, 1 leaf, typed.
Graham writes that she has heard Lessing was throwing a party for Carver when he visits London, and is concerned that it might create a conflict with a party arranged for Carver by Pan shortly afterwards. She asks who is attending Lessing's party.

DL/A-Z//CARV/003 [from Doris Lessing to Jacqueline Graham, 17/04/1985]

Letter, 1 leaf, typed.
Lessing states that the party she is giving for Carver is a "private affair". "It is an interesting new development, when publishers assume the right to examine your guest list and make suggestions of their own. In short, Jacqueline Graham, you have the most appalling cheek." Lessing declines an invitation to Graham's party.

DL/A-Z//CARV/004 [from Raymond Carver to Doris Lessing, 21/04/1985]

Letter, 1 leaf, typed.
Writes that he had Lessing's address wrong and his last letter was misdirected. Writes that he spoke to "Bob G." (Bob Gottlieb) in New York who corrected the address he had. Confirms his travel arrangements for London.