Description | Comprises photocopies of 17 letters from Philip Burton to Richard Burton, written from New York. Topics include his work as Director and President of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, his association with the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers and discussions of Shakespeare. Refers to his book on Shakespeare's characters, The Sole Voice, and to his novel-writing. Also mention of Emlyn Williams, Emyr Humphreys, a recording of a BBC interview with James Fenton, Burton's article on Winston Churchill and some responses to Burton's performances. Print very faded on some pages
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