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Porter, Peter (1929-2010), 2005-11, 2006-04

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 47
Identifier: 0011_PER_DHawkes_Series_3_Folder_47

Consists chiefly of correspondence between David Hawkes and Peter Porter, a poet who also translated Liu Hongbin's poems. Also includes biographical materials on Peter Porter. Arranged chronologically.

-Peter Porter. 3 sheets ; colour illustration ; 30 cm. Printout. Short biography of Peter Porter. British Council Arts. Printing date: 04/11/2005 (Note 2)

-Letter from Peter Porter to David Hawkes. February 16th, 2006. 2 sheets. Typescript, signed. On translating Liu Hongbin's poetry. With handwritten corrections (Note 2)

-Postcard from Peter Porter to David Hawkes. March 16th, 2006. 1 postcard : colour ; 11 x 15 cm. Holograph, signed. On William Empson and Liu Hongbin (Note 2)

-Letter from Peter Porter to David Hawkes. April 13th., 2006. 2 sheets. Typescript, signed. On reading Letters from a godless grandfather. With handwritten corrections and postscripts (Note 2)

Dates

  • 2005-11, 2006-04

Language of Materials

English.

Conditions Governing Access

Accessibility level = 1 (Totally open to public on the online archive; physically available upon request made to CUHK Library or Prof. John Minford)

Conditions Governing Use

Note 1: Contains personal data or sensitive information; access restricted
Note 2: Copyright restrictions may apply

Extent

4 item(s)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the CUHK Library Archival Collections Repository

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