Mark Harris letters to Arthur Mizener, 1962, 1966, 1976

Summary

Creator:
Harris, Mark, 1922-2007
Date:
1962, 1966, 1976
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Mark Harris letters to Arthur Mizener. MS 1315. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence of Mark Harris to literary critic Arthur Mizener from 1962, 1966, and 1976. Harris discusses his teaching of F. Scott Fitzgerald works, his own writings and abilities, and comments on Mizener's criticism of Twenty-one Twice, Harris' autobiography. The collection also includes one letter from Mizener to Harris in which Mizener defends his criticisms of Harris' autobiography, as well as printed bibliographies, and biographies of Harris.

Biographical / historical:

Mark Harris (1922-2007) was an author and an educator born in New York. His works include The Southpaw, Bang the Drum Slowly, and several other novels as well as the autobiographical work, The Best Father Ever Invented.

Arrangement:

Arranged in chronological order.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Mark Harris letters to Arthur Mizener. MS 1315. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.