Item 162 - Letter from Arthur Ransome to R. C. Trevelyan

1 item. Typed letter with pen and pencil annotations and autograph signature.

Low Ludderburn, Windermere. - Totally disagrees with G. B. [Gordon Bottomley?]'s opinion that Trevelyan is slow 'getting into' his story: thinks the slow movement suits it perfectly and likes it very much. Praises 'constant succession of COMPLETELY imagined details; singles out five words which seem too modern; reassures Trevelyan as to his ability to construct narrative and encourages him to write more short stories. Also feels that if Trevelyan were to get into his 'long tale, intellectual-picaresque' he would be carried along and find 'freedom inside it'; he has found this with some of his own children's books. If Trevelyan were to get about three hundred pages done without stopping to reconsider, or consulting anyone else. he would make 'a friendly Frankenstein' to keep him writing. His own book ["Winter Holiday"] is going very badly. Was good to see Trevelyan yesterday; wishes he had had time to come out in Swallow. The one problem with Arclid farm is that they give teas to motorists: if Lady Allen goes there she should get a room to herself where teas are not served. Lake Bank and High Nibthwaite are better for views of the lake.