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in pencil in top margin Field, Ben

160 Parkside Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. 11226 November 25, 76 Dear Jack,

     Early this thanksgving Day, I mentioned to Jeanette that Malcolm Cowley had written a piece for underlined:  The New Republic, "Reconsideration," in which he asked:  what books remain that can still be admired, looking back at the 1930's?
   I looked  for him to mention "The Disinherited" "Tobacco Road,"  "Jews Without Money".
   Not a peep.  Shallow, one-sided, academic.

How are things with you? Still lecturing? The autobiography?

   I've finished the trilogy.   It's in the hands of Cronin.  I've also completed a book of short stories and have written to James Laughlin whether underlined:  New Directions would be interested.
   Drop me a line or two, you Old Harp.

Our warmest to Gladys. Sincerely, Ben