[Lowry, Malcolm (subject)]: Redgrave, Sir Michael:

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[Original Heavily Revised Autograph Manuscript of:] "HIGH WIRE TO THE CRATER" [caption title]. An extensively revised working manuscript, in blue, red and black ink, of this review of Lowry's Selected Letters and Under the Volcano, both published by Cape, the former the first UK edition, the latter the first UK edition to include Spender's Introduction. Redgrave had been at Cambridge at the same time as Lowry, and co-edited Cambridge Poetry 1930, which included Lowry's first appearance in book form. The actor incorporates in his review a substantial personal component, as well as the critical stance of a reviewer: "I remember him chiefly for his presence, as distinct from his personality. He was bright-eyed, sharp-nosed, burly and probably a bit muscle-bound...but, with all his strength, extremely gentle." The review saw publication in the Sunday Times.

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