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TCG Letter #252 / Carpenter Letter #106
From
J.R.R. Tolkien
To
Stanley Unwin
Date
30 September 1946
Type
Unknown
Transcript
Partial
Tolkien expresses delight at the prospect of publishing "Farmer Giles of Ham" but cites academic commitments as a hindrance to providing more material promptly. While he acknowledging the possibility of completing more work, expresses a preference for dedicating spare hours to a Hobbit sequel, which he believes is superior.
Portions of the letter were reproduced in Carpenter's Letters, and additional quotes in Chronology. The letter is held in the Tolkien-George Allen & Unwin Archive, HarperCollins.
Portions of the letter were reproduced in Carpenter's Letters, and additional quotes in Chronology. The letter is held in the Tolkien-George Allen & Unwin Archive, HarperCollins.
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