Seth, Vikram (1952- ), 1990-1991, 1993, 2002, undated

Consists of correspondence between Vikram Seth (维克拉姆・ 塞斯) and David Hawkes, and to John Minford. Also includes the newspaper clipping of Vikram Seth. Arranged chronologically.

－Letter from Vikram Seth to Hawkes. 19 February, 1990. 1 sheet. Printout, signed. On expressing appreciation of David Hawkes's "Little Primer of Du Fu" and "The Story of Stone", explainining his academic background and seeking advice on his new book of translations of Chinese poetry. With handwritten notes on asking about the translations of Li Bai's《夜靜思》(Note 1) (Note 2). Enclosed with:
　Three Chinese Poets: Wang Wei, Li Bai, Du Fu. Translated by Vikram Seth. 1 volume (pages i-v, 1-22) ; 30 cm. With handwritten notes (Note 2)

－Letter from Vikram to Hawkes. April 16, 1991. 2 sheets. Holograph, signed. On apologizing for delayed reply to David Hawkes's letters and discussing about the amendments to the translation of《山居秋暝》and the translation of the word「樵」in《桃源行》. Pages 1-4 (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Envelope to Hawkes. 1 envelope. Postal stamp: 8 DEC 1991

－Aerogram from Vikram Seth to Hawkes. 12th December 1991. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On an account of his trip to Australia, his family background, the progress of the book "Three Chinese Poets" and his Welsh friends (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Newspaper clipping of Vikram Seth. Edward Webb. 1 sheet. On Virkam Seth's novel "A Suitable Boy". On the back of the article: The Independent on Sunday. With handwritten note: 15　28/3/93 (Note 2)

－Note from Vikram to David. August 27, 1993. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On expressing thanks for reading the book "A Suitable Boy" and appreciating David's "The Story of Stone" (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Aerogram from Vikram Seth to John Minford. 22nd July 2002. 1 sheet. Holograph, signed. On intention to contribute some thoughts to John Minford and giving regards to David Hawkes. With handwritten note: letter reply 6/8/2002 (Note 1) (Note 2)

－Note from David Hawkes to Vikram. 1 sheet. Holograph. Draft. On travelling to India (Note 2)