John Montague Papers,
1923-2008.
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| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English English language but some material in Irish, French, German and Italian. |
| Notes: | Physical description: 113 boxes, 3 large folders, and 127 books. |
| Arrangement: | Fonds |
| Access: | Some material is not for consultation (NFC 166, NFC 210 and NFC 211). Other manuscript and printed material have been withdrawn for conservation reasons. |
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'The Figure in the Cave and Other Essays' (1989),
1985-1991.
| In Collection: | John Montague Papers. |
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| Description: | The papers comprise annotated handwritten and typescript draft copies of ‘Figure in the Cave and Other Essays’ by John Montague and edited by Antoinette Quinn, (1989). There are a number of drafts concerning the essay “The Unpartitioned Intellect” in particular. The drafts are also accompanied by some reference materials: a copy of ‘Irish Writers and Society at Large’ (1985); and a photocopy of Thomas Kinsella’s “Nightwalker. The file further includes: typescript correspondence from the Lilliput Press in relation to “Unpartitioned Intellect”, (1988); and a typescript letter from Timothy McCarthy to Montague providing editorial suggestions and enclosing a draft copy of ‘Figure in the Cave’ (1989). Lastly, there is a typescript copy of an interview (interviewer not named) with John Montague promoting the publication (c.1991). |
| Main Creator: | |
| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 19 folders. |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Call Number: |
MS 50,718/1963-1965
(Manuscripts Reading Room) MS 50,718/427-442 (Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |
| Corporate Author: | Lilliput Press (Dublin, Ireland) |