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  • Arthur Machen (1863-1947) was a prolific writer of fantasy fiction who provided an influence for many who have subsequently written in this field, however, in his later years this Caerleon born author suffered greatly from financial uncertainty. To ease his situation his friends arranged an 80th birthday lunch at which he was presented with a cheque consisting of donations from them all. This text records the speech that he gave at this event.
Text of a speech given at Arthur Machen's 80th birthday lunch, 1943 [image 1 of 5]
  • Arthur Machen (1863-1947) was a prolific writer of fantasy fiction who provided an influence for many who have subsequently written in this field, however, in his later years this Caerleon born author suffered greatly from financial uncertainty. To ease his situation his friends arranged an 80th birthday lunch at which he was presented with a cheque consisting of donations from them all.
Invitation to the 80th birthday lunch of Caerleon-born writer, Arthur Machen, 1943
  • In his later years the prolific author, Arthur Machen (1863-1947), suffered from considerable financial difficulties. To help him a close friend began a campaign to encourage members of the literary world and other admirers of Machen's writing to contribute money to help him out. Here we see a response by the author, Vera Brittain, to this request.
Letter from Vera Brittain to the birthday fund of Caerleon-born writer, Arthur Machen, 1943
  • In his later years the prolific author, Arthur Machen (1863-1947), suffered from considerable financial difficulties. To help him a close friend began a campaign to encourage members of the literary world and other admirers of Machen's writing to contribute money to help him out. This letter, signed by the likes of T. S. Eliot, George Bernard Shaw and John Masefield, was sent as part of this campaign.
Letter inviting donation to the fund for Caerleon-born author, Arthur Machen, 1943 [page 1 of 3]
  • In his later years the prolific author, Arthur Machen (1863-1947), suffered from considerable financial difficulties. To help him a close friend began a campaign to encourage members of the literary world and other admirers of Machen's writing to contribute money to help him out. Here we see a response by the author, H. V. Morton, to this request.
Letter from H. V. Morton to the birthday fund of Caerleon-born writer, Arthur Machen, 1943
  • Arthur Machen (1863-1947) was a prolific writer of fantasy fiction who provided an influence for many who have subsequently written in this field, however, in his later years this Caerleon-born author suffered greatly from financial uncertainty. To ease his situation his friends arranged an 80th birthday lunch at which he was presented with a cheque consisting of donations from them all. This letter, written by Janet Machen, Arthur's daughter, provides a record of the events of the day.
Letter written after the birthday lunch of Caerleon-born writer, Arthur Machen, 1943 [page 1 of 2]