Text for The Uncommon Reader
MS. Bennett 184
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
From Bodleian Archives & Manuscripts
This is an extract only. For more information, see the catalogue record in Bodleian Archives & Manuscripts.
Bodleian Archives & Manuscripts contains descriptions of the Bodleian Libraries’ archival collections, including post-1500 manuscripts. Some manuscripts with records in other catalogues are also described here as part of a description of a larger archive. Learn more.
Title
Text for The Uncommon Reader
Shelfmark
MS. Bennett 184
Summary
Text for short story first published in the London Review of Books on 8 Mar. 2007.
(fols. 1-75) Bundle of mainly handwritten notes on plot and dialogue, undated.
(fols. 76-153) Typed and handwritten text, untitled and undated, annotated by Alan Bennett.
(fols. 154-206) Photocopy of typed text titled "Copy of Original MSS" and "Oct. 2006", briefly annotated by Alan Bennett.
(fols. 207-277) Typed text titled "Original MS" and "26 Oct. 2006", annotated by Alan Bennett. Similar to above with more alteration.
(fols. 278-279) Typed sheets titled "LRB staff comments Oct. 2006", briefly annotated by Alan Bennett.
(fols. 280-367) Printed text titled "26 Oct. 2006 [crossed out]", annotated by Alan Bennett.
Date
2006
Language
English
Physical extent
367 Leaves
View full record in Bodleian Archives & Manuscripts
Collection contents
Literary papers
Articles, short fiction, talks and compilations
Text for The Uncommon Reader
