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James Farl Powers and Merton discuss their books and some of Merton's poems. Merton reviewed Powers' comic novel Morte d'Urban, a critically praised if not commercially recognized classic. In turn, Merton sends Powers his mimeograph of the "Cold War Letters". They discuss the subject of war, especially from the perspective of the Catholic Church's attitude in regards to war.
J. F. Powers (who signs Jim Powers in his letters to Merton) was an novelist and author of short stories. He was from St. Cloud, Minnesota. The Midwest and Catholicism are a common backdrop for his stories, often telling tales of priests caught between idealism and the realities of parish life. From the 1950's to the mid-1970's, he and his family lived part time in Wicklow, Ireland. (Source: "Powers, J. F." Obituary from Current Biography. Wilson Biographies Plus. Online. H.W. Wilson. Bellarmine Library, Louisville, KY. 10 Feb. 2006. ‹http://vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com›.)
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1962/10/10 |
TALS to Merton |
-First of all, I am very happy that you thought the book worth your time as a reviewer. |
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1963/01/07 |
TALS to Merton |
-Just a note to tell you I'm reading your mimeographed book, for which many thanks, and getting |
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1963/06/24 |
TLS to Merton |
-If you haven't already, you will soon be receiving a print, a woodcut, done by my friend Joe |
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1963/06/28 |
TLS to Merton |
-For some reason, your last--poems, "The Advent Mystery," and note--didn't reach me until yesterday, |
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1964/08/17 |
TALS to Merton |
-Thanks very much for the note and copy of "Paper Cranes." We have been back in Ireland since last |
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