Wells, H.G. Letter to Reginald Turner, 6 May 1913
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one series entitled Correspondence. The letters in this collection are mainly from Wells to Reginald Turner, and generally concern Wells’ travel plans. Some of the letters refer to visits to Turner in Italy with Wells’ mistress, Rebecca West. Some refer to Wells’ travel plans with a later mistress, Odette Keun. Others refer to family plans with his sons Gip and Frank. A few letters discuss literary matters, such as articles or stories to be published. One letter is from Catherine Wells to Turner.
The thirteen letters in this collection are dated from 1911[?] to 1937. They are arranged in three groupings: letters to Turner from Wells, 1913-1928; letters to others from Wells, 1911[?] to 1937; and a letter dated 1919[?] to Turner from H.G.'s wife, Catherine Wells. Within each grouping, the letters have been arranged chronologically. There are typed transcriptions of each letter.
Dates
- Creation: 6 May 1913
Creator
- From the Collection: Wells, Herbert, George, 1866-1946 (Person)
- From the Collection: Wells, Catherine, 1872-1927 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use.
Full Extent
2 Pages : With envelope
Language of Materials
English
Materials Specific Details
Wells first discusses his embarrassment at having been met in Florence unshaven and with muddy boots by Turner and a respectable lady. He goes on to say that he is going to Fiesole to stay with a family. He asks Turner not to tell Vernon Lee who is in Florence about his arrival until his last day because she is too much of an “intellectual strain.”
Repository Details
Part of the Bucknell University Special Collections/University Archives Repository
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