'The Dark' typescript draft

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 1840 RW/09/129
  • Dates of Creation
      c 1978
  • Physical Description
      12 ff.

Scope and Content

Typescript short story with occasional manuscript annotations in Westall's hand. Explanatory notes state 'Adult short story. Set in art school. Two students - girl called Sheila with oppressive relationship with upper middle class father (similar situation to 'After the First Death') and boy called Ralph...Written in late 1970s possibly. Sent to Nancy Chambers at that time. Letter with story. Atmosphere of sexual repression.' Includes letter from Nancy Chambers, dated 30 Nov 1978.