DL/A-Z//VIR - [Correspondence with Ursula Owen of Virago Press]

DL/A-Z//VIR

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[Correspondence with Ursula Owen of Virago Press]

1977-1988

10 Letters (typescript)
1 Postcards

Virago Press
Lessing, Doris May, 1919-2013

11 items, some highlighted. Correspondence between Ursula Owen of the Virago Press and Doris Lessing, regarding Vera Leff’s novel, a book on fathers and daughters, and the young writers’ award.

DL/A-Z//VIR/001 [from Doris Lessing to Ursula Owen, 12/04/1977]

Letter, 1 leaf, typed.
Encloses a copy of the manuscript of Vera Leff's only novel (missing). Writes that it has frequently been rejected by publishers and asks Virago to read it. Discusses Leff's communist past, calling her an "old red". Gives biographical details on Leff. Mentions the start of the National Health Service.

DL/A-Z//VIR/002 [from Ursula Owen to Doris Lessing, 14/04/1977]

Letter, 1 leaf, typed.
Writes that they will read Leff's novel and get back to her. Discusses Olive Schreiner's The Story of An African Farm, a possible reprint, and if Lessing would be willing to write the introduction for it.

DL/A-Z//VIR/004 [from Ursula Owen to Doris Lessing, 25/05/1982]

Letter, 1 leaf, typed.
Writes that she is putting together a book about fathers and daughters, and asks whether Lessing would include her piece on her father from A Small Personal Voice. Asks whether Lessing would also consider expanding upon it for the book.

DL/A-Z//VIR/008 [from Doris Lessing to Virago Press, undated]

Letter, 1 leaf, typed.
The introduction about herself and her childhood as a preface to her piece on her father. Discusses her memories of Iran, England, and Southern Rhodesia.