Update??? March 29, 2007
Posted by amanda in : Uncategorized , trackbackSo, I got a little word back from the Lilly Library! I got an e-mail today from one of the librarians. Titled “publishing rights” which of course got my immediate attention…she simply had a few questions for me, however she did not just laugh at my request so that’s a positive!
First and foremost she told me that the Londoner who owns “Words of Advice to an English Prof.” is a woman, not a man….this was an embarrassing correction…so my apologies to MS. Ros Edwards (probably short for Rosalyn). I will go back and correct that throughout my blog.
Secondly she wanted to know who I got the copy from, in their records I had asked for and recieved a copy of “Ennui” which was curious, so, I answered that I had neither requested, nor recieved that poem.
and finally, she asked If I had been in contact with Ms. Edwards. I have not. and I told her as much, but asked if perhaps writing her a letter would facilitate my request?!?!
On the plus side, the librarian seems to understand my request, she specifically referred to my desire to publish this poem on my “student research blog” and like I said, she gave me no impression that this will be impossible or even unlikely so that’s good. I baisically told her that i’m not above begging to make this happen, so we’ll see….
also, I have a comment from Indiana University (the university in conjuction with the Lilly Library) that shows that they have been reading my blog!!!
Anyway, it’s fun keeping track of this progress….i’m sorry if it’s kinda boring compared to an actually informative post about Sylvia Plath proper.
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One step closer to “Eureka!”
I know! i’m on pins and needles
Don’t sell the Hollywood rights to this story until you talk to me.
When you talk to gcampbel about film rights, make sure Neal gets to write the screenplay.