Modernism and Post-War Literature Collection
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The Modernism and Post-War Literature Collection is comprised of works created by authors associated with modernism, a literary movement with contested dates, but largely regarded as taking place between 1910 and 1940. Authors featured here include Mary Butts (1890-1937), Robert Graves (1895-1985), James Joyce (1882-1941), Wyndham Lewis (1882-1957), and Ezra Pound (1885-1972), as well as writers who produced work following WWII, such as Aidan Higgins (1927-2015), identified as late modernists or influenced by modernism.
Intellectuals and artists affiliated with parallel movements in other disciplines during the same period, such as modern art, are also found in this collection, as seen in the correspondence of Herbert Read (1893-1968) and photography of Gisèle Freund (1908-2000).
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Collection Details
- Items 3049
- Last Updated 2024-07-31
Subcollections (13)
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Works (2530)
181. Letter from Mary Butts to Douglas Goldring, February 21, 1934
- Title Tesim:
- Letter from Mary Butts to Douglas Goldring, February 21, 1934
- Description:
- Mary Butts writes to Douglas Goldring regarding her most recent work The Macedonian. Sent from (location): England--Cornwall--Sennen Cove--Tebel-Vos
- Keyword:
- Topics referenced (in letter): Publishing , Places referenced (in letter): England--Cornwall--Sennen Cove--Tebel Vos, and People referenced (in letter): Butts, Mary, 1890-1937; Goldring, Douglas, 1887-1960; Goldring, Malin
- Subject:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1798259, Goldring, Malin, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/144414, and http://id.worldcat.org/fast/821733
- Creator:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/144414
- Contributor:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1798259
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1934-02-21
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- License Tesim:
- Copyright, The Estate of Mary Butts, published by permission. Seek permission for use.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Extent:
- 1 leaf
- Geographic Coverage:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1330745 and England--Cornwall--Sennen Cove--Tebel-Vos
- Coordinates:
- 50.08097, -5.69465
- Physical Repository:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/522461
- Collection:
- Mary Butts Letters
- Provider:
- Hawkes, Joel
- Genre:
- http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300048730 and http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300252927
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Series 4, Box 01, Folder 19
- Fonds Title:
- Douglas Goldring fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC048
- Is_referenced_by:
- Archival finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/douglas-goldring-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 1995
182. Letter from Alfred Richard Orage to John Gawsworth, April 23, 1934
- Title Tesim:
- Letter from Alfred Richard Orage to John Gawsworth, April 23, 1934
- Description:
- Part of a collection of correspondence to poet and anthologist John Gawsworth, from Alfred Richard Orage. Orage was an editor, and writer, best known for his time as an editor of “The New Age” magazine. In this letter, Orage thanks Gawsworth for contributing some poems.
- Subject:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1067778, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/822, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1067870, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1058064, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/902475, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1083463, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/336, and http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1423828
- Creator:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/822
- Contributor:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/336
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1934-04-23
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License Tesim:
- Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1204271
- Coordinates:
- 51.50853, -0.12574
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Written in black ink.
- Physical Repository:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/522461
- Provider:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/522461
- Genre:
- http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300026877 and http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300026879
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Accession Number: 1996-043; File: 4
- Fonds Title:
- John Gawsworth collection
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC005
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/john-gawsworth-collection
- Date Digitized:
- 2022-09-26
- Technical Note:
- Scanning and metadata by Rowan O'Brian and additional metadata by SC.
183. Letter from Mary Butts to Douglas Goldring, May 30, 1934
- Title Tesim:
- Letter from Mary Butts to Douglas Goldring, May 30, 1934
- Description:
- Mary Butts writes to Douglas Goldring regarding an anecdote at Chofes(?) pub and the news about Wise dying. Sent from (location): England--Cornwall--Sennen Cove
- Keyword:
- People referenced (in letter): Butts, Mary, 1890-1937; Goldring, Douglas, 1887-1960; Goldring, Hugh; Atkin, Gabriel, 1897-1937; Tony (Butts, Anthony?) , Topics referenced (in letter): Anecdote; News; Friendship, and Places referenced (in letter): England--St. Ives (Cornwall); England--Cornwall--Sennen Cove; England--Cornwall--Penzance Hospital; England--Lawana(?)
- Subject:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/935174, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/808608, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/144414, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1798259, Atkin, Gabriel, 1897-1937, and Goldring, Hugh
- Creator:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/144414
- Contributor:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1798259
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1934-05-30
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- License Tesim:
- Copyright, The Estate of Mary Butts, published by permission. Seek permission for use.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1330745, England--Cornwall--Sennen Cove, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1312652, and http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1231055
- Coordinates:
- 50.08097, -5.69465
- Physical Repository:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/522461
- Collection:
- Mary Butts Letters
- Provider:
- Hawkes, Joel
- Genre:
- http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300252927 and http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300048730
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Series 4, Box 01, Folder 19
- Fonds Title:
- Douglas Goldring fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC048
- Is_referenced_by:
- Archival finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/douglas-goldring-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 1995
184. Letter from Edith Wharton to Herbert Read, June 20, 1934
- Title Tesim:
- Letter from Edith Wharton to Herbert Read, June 20, 1934
- Description:
- One of a pair of letters to Sir Herbert Read from American novelist and short story writer Edith Wharton. Wharton was the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize in Literature for her most well-known novel “The Age of Innocence”. In this letter, Wharton praises a book of Read's and writes that she may see him in London soon.
- Subject:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1067870, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/808401, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1754386, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/48127, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1039688, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1067778, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/821945, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/821688, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/815554, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1178197, and http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1039684
- Creator:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/48127
- Contributor:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1754386
- Location:
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1934-06-20
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License Tesim:
- Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1228304
- Coordinates:
- 48.99861, 2.35694
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Handwritten in black ink.
- Physical Repository:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/522461
- Collection:
- Herbert Read Collection
- Provider:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/522461
- Genre:
- http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300026877 and http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300026879
- Archival Item Identifier:
- File: 9.78
- Fonds Title:
- Sir Herbert Edward Read fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC100
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/sir-herbert-edward-read-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 2022/2023
- Technical Note:
- Scanning and metadata by Rowan O'Brian and additional metadata by SC.
185. Letter from Edith Wharton to Herbert Read, July 20, 1934
- Title Tesim:
- Letter from Edith Wharton to Herbert Read, July 20, 1934
- Description:
- One of a pair of letters to Sir Herbert Read from American novelist and short story writer Edith Wharton. Wharton was the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize in Literature for her most well-known novel “The Age of Innocence”. In this letter, Wharton thoroughly expresses her thoughts and appreciation for Read's autobiography "The Innocent Eye".
- Subject:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/821945, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1039688, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/48127, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1067778, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1067870, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1178197, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/815554, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/821688, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/808401, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1754386, and http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1039684
- Creator:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/48127
- Contributor:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1754386
- Location:
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1934-07-20
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License Tesim:
- Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1228304
- Coordinates:
- 48.99861, 2.35694
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Handwritten in black ink.
- Physical Repository:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/522461
- Collection:
- Herbert Read Collection
- Provider:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/522461
- Genre:
- http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300026877 and http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300026879
- Archival Item Identifier:
- File: 9.78
- Fonds Title:
- Sir Herbert Edward Read fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC100
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/sir-herbert-edward-read-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 2022/2023
- Technical Note:
- Scanning and metadata by Rowan O'Brian and additional metadata by SC.
186. Letter from Eric Gill to Herbert Read, August 20, 1934
- Title Tesim:
- Letter from Eric Gill to Herbert Read, August 20, 1934
- Description:
- Part of a collection of correspondence from Eric Gill to Sir Herbert Read. Gill was a renowned early 20th century English printmaker, typeface designer, and sculptor. In this letter, Gill defends his latest book from certain statements in a review by Read.
- Subject:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1076809, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/821688, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1067778, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/9187, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/821945, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/817660, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1067870, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/808401, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1754386, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1109473, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/815554, and http://id.worldcat.org/fast/817559
- Creator:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/9187
- Contributor:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1754386
- Location:
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1934-08-20
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License Tesim:
- Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Identifier:
- HR/EG-3-4
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1209580
- Coordinates:
- 51.62907, -0.74934
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Handwritten in black ink.
- Physical Repository:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/522461
- Collection:
- Herbert Read Collection
- Provider:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/522461
- Genre:
- http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300026877 and http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300026879
- Archival Item Identifier:
- File: 8.47
- Fonds Title:
- Sir Herbert Edward Read fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC100
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/sir-herbert-edward-read-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 2022/2023
- Technical Note:
- Scanning and metadata by Rowan O'Brian and additional metadata by SC.
187. Letter from Eric Gill to Herbert Read, August 27, 1934
- Title Tesim:
- Letter from Eric Gill to Herbert Read, August 27, 1934
- Description:
- Part of a collection of correspondence from Eric Gill to Sir Herbert Read. Gill was a renowned early 20th century English printmaker, typeface designer, and sculptor. In this letter, Gill continues to debate the designation of the term "artist" and the role of artists in society.
- Subject:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/821945, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/808401, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1067870, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/817660, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/817559, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/9187, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1067778, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/821688, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1109473, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1076809, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/815554, and http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1754386
- Creator:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/9187
- Contributor:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1754386
- Location:
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1934-08-27
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License Tesim:
- Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Identifier:
- HR/EG-5-6
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1209580
- Coordinates:
- 51.62907, -0.74934
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Handwritten in black ink.
- Physical Repository:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/522461
- Collection:
- Herbert Read Collection
- Provider:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/522461
- Genre:
- http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300026877 and http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300026879
- Archival Item Identifier:
- File: 8.47
- Fonds Title:
- Sir Herbert Edward Read fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC100
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/sir-herbert-edward-read-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 2022/2023
- Technical Note:
- Scanning and metadata by Rowan O'Brian and additional metadata by SC.
188. Letter from Eric Gill to Herbert Read, September 16, 1934
- Title Tesim:
- Letter from Eric Gill to Herbert Read, September 16, 1934
- Description:
- Part of a collection of correspondence from Eric Gill to Sir Herbert Read. Gill was a renowned early 20th century English printmaker, typeface designer, and sculptor. In this letter, Gill explains and defends his use of the word "art", as he interprets it, in his book.
- Subject:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1067778, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1076809, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/9187, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/817559, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/808401, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/817660, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/815554, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1109473, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1754386, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/821945, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1067870, and http://id.worldcat.org/fast/821688
- Creator:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/9187
- Contributor:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1754386
- Location:
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1934-09-16
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
- License Tesim:
- Use of this material is permitted for research and private study purposes only. For all other uses, contact University of Victoria Special Collections and University Archives.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Identifier:
- HR/EG-7-10
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1209580
- Coordinates:
- 51.62907, -0.74934
- Additional Physical Characteristics:
- Handwritten in black ink.
- Physical Repository:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/522461
- Collection:
- Herbert Read Collection
- Provider:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/522461
- Genre:
- http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300026879 and http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300026877
- Archival Item Identifier:
- File: 8.47
- Fonds Title:
- Sir Herbert Edward Read fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC100
- Is_referenced_by:
- Special Collections finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/sir-herbert-edward-read-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 2022/2023
- Technical Note:
- Scanning and metadata by Rowan O'Brian and additional metadata by SC.
189. Letter from Mary Butts to Douglas Goldring, October 14, 1934
- Title Tesim:
- Letter from Mary Butts to Douglas Goldring, October 14, 1934
- Description:
- Mary Butts writes to Douglas Goldring regarding Gabriel's accident, domestic life, Douglas's sons, her daughter Camilla, Douglas's review of 'This must be the Place’. Sent from (location): England--Cornwall--Sennen Cove--Tebel-Vos
- Keyword:
- Texts referenced (in letter): ‘This must be the Place’; Douglas Goldring's review of 'This must be the Place’, People referenced (in letter): Butts, Mary, 1890-1937; Goldring, Douglas, 1887-1960; Goldring, Hugh; Goldring, Patrick; Atkin, Gabriel, 1897-1937; Goldring, Malin; Rodker, Camilla, 1920-2007; Haynes, Ted, Places referenced (in letter): England--Cornwall--Sennen Cove; England--Cornwall--Penzance--The West Cornwall Hospital, and Topics referenced (in letter): Domestic life; Friendship; Writing
- Subject:
- Goldring, Patrick, Goldring, Hugh, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/144414, Atkin, Gabriel, 1897-1937, Rodker, Camilla, 1920-2007, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/882489, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/935174, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/962162, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1798259, Goldring, Malin, and Haynes, Ted
- Creator:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/144414
- Contributor:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1798259
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1934-10-14
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- License Tesim:
- Copyright, The Estate of Mary Butts, published by permission. Seek permission for use.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Extent:
- 3 pages
- Geographic Coverage:
- England--Cornwall--Sennen Cove, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1330745, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1231055, and England--Cornwall--Sennen Cove--Tebel-Vos
- Coordinates:
- 50.08097, -5.69465
- Physical Repository:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/522461
- Collection:
- Mary Butts Letters
- Provider:
- Hawkes, Joel
- Genre:
- http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300048730 and http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300028577
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Series 4, Box 01, Folder 19
- Fonds Title:
- Douglas Goldring fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC048
- Is_referenced_by:
- Archival finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/douglas-goldring-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 1995
190. Letter from Mary Butts to Douglas Goldring, November (?) 1934. Regarding progress on 'Cleopatra'
- Title Tesim:
- Letter from Mary Butts to Douglas Goldring, November (?) 1934. Regarding progress on 'Cleopatra'
- Description:
- Mary Butts writes to Douglas Goldring regarding her progress in writing ‘Cleopatra’ (Scenes from the Life of Cleopatra) and Hugh Goldring's painting . Sent from (location): England--Cornwall--Sennen Cove
- Keyword:
- Topics referenced (in letter): Writing; Hugh Goldring's painting , Texts referenced (in letter): ‘Cleopatra’ (Scenes from the Life of Cleopatra), Places referenced (in letter): England--Cornwall--Sennen Cove; England--Langham St. W (?) , and People referenced (in letter): Butts, Mary, 1890-1937; Goldring, Douglas, 1887-1960; Goldring, Hugh; Mr Harrington(?); Miss Foyles
- Subject:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/882489, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1798259, http://id.worldcat.org/fast/144414, and Goldring, Hugh
- Creator:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/144414
- Contributor:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1798259
- Language:
- eng
- Date Created:
- 1934-11?
- Rights Statement:
- In Copyright
- License Tesim:
- Copyright, The Estate of Mary Butts, published by permission. Seek permission for use.
- Resource Type:
- http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/Text
- Extent:
- 1 leaf
- Geographic Coverage:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/1330745 and England--Cornwall--Sennen Cove
- Coordinates:
- 50.08097, -5.69465
- Physical Repository:
- http://id.worldcat.org/fast/522461
- Collection:
- Mary Butts Letters
- Provider:
- Hawkes, Joel
- Genre:
- http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300048730 and http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300252927
- Archival Item Identifier:
- Series 4, Box 01, Folder 19
- Fonds Title:
- Douglas Goldring fonds
- Fonds Identifier:
- SC048
- Is_referenced_by:
- Archival finding aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/douglas-goldring-fonds
- Date Digitized:
- 1995