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Description: Novelist John Knowles acknowledges the letter writer’s enthusiasm for his work,“All serious writers are grateful for readers like yourself,” suggests he might be “interested and perhaps surprised” by his new book, The Private Life of Axie Reed – in which actress Axie Reed reflects about her life after a grave injury – being published that year. He also tells him about a published piece in Esquire magazine. Signed “With all best regards / John Knowles”

Typed letter signed on 10 ½” x 7 ¼” blue paper. Includes stamped transmittal envelope. Item #A02065

John Knowles (1926-2001) was a prolific American novelist best known for A Separate Peace (1959) which was included in most American schools curricula. He also taught creative writing in several universities.

Condition: Mailing foldlines, generally very good condition.