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TCG Letter #53 / Carpenter Letter #38
From
J.R.R. Tolkien
To
Stanley Unwin
Date
30 March 1940
Type
Unknown, Manuscript/Proof Document
Transcript
Partial
Tolkien apologizes for his previous behavior and explains that he misunderstood the nature of the requested contribution for the book Beowulf. He expresses regret for not providing an earlier response and details his efforts to create a substantial preface, considering both students and general readers.
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