John Johnston, English Professor, Collection of David Jones Letters and Other Material
Collection
Collection Number: A&M 4325
Correspondence between WVU professor John H. Johnston and British World War I poets, including David Jones, Herbert Read, and Siegfried Sassoon. There are fourteen letters authored by David Jones, a British World War I poet widely regarded as one of the greatest poets of the twentieth century by his contemporaries. The letters include a "discussion" between Johnston and Jones, mostly regarding Johnston's critique and analysis of the World War I poets, and also the thoughts and philosophies that influenced Jones's work (especially "In Parenthesis"). There are also two letters authored by Siegfried Sassoon and one authored by Sassoon's son, George, upon his father's death. Siegfried Sassoon was a British World War I poet best known for his critical view of the war following his service. Also includes publications by and about David Jones, and one piece of published greeting card artwork by David Jones with signature and note.
No special access restriction applies.
Published greeting card artwork by David Jones with signature and note.
Includes letters numbered 1-2.
Includes letters numbered 3-8.
Includes letters numbered 9-14.
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], John Johnston, English Professor, Collection of David Jones Letters and Other Material, A&M 4325, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.
[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], John Johnston, English Professor, Collection of David Jones Letters and Other Material, A&M 4325, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/resources/6406 Accessed April 06, 2025.