Handwritten airmail letter signed, finished on 6 October 1944. Philip Larkin to James Sutton, writing from Shropshire.

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The letter shows a stark contrast between Larkin's melancholy state for the first part, and more cheerful attitude in the second part. Quotes from Anton Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya', and refers to applying for a job in London. (3pp).

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