Letter from Wallace Fowlie, February 29, 1992

Letter from Wallace Fowlie (1908-1998) at Chapel Hill, to me at Philadelphia, February 29, 1992.

Dear Erik, It was so good to hear from you in Philadelphia and to know all is going well.

I am enjoying my two sections on Proust more and more. Second quiz much better than the first. (They are on to me.)

Am just back from two days at the Univ. of Virginia -- where I gave my talk on R. and J. M. Thursday night to 300. (Morrison still brings them in). Lived in the Colonned [Collonade] Club -- a house designed by Jefferson. What a magnificent campus! The Univ. Press of Va. is interested in working at my ms. (I had it typed by Debbi Ferettino of the French Dept.) If they are willing to consider it, they may ask you to serve as a reader. I know very few people able to judge both parts. Denomind[?], my friend there, could check the Rimbaud section, and you the Morrison. You may not like it. Don't hesitate to say so. (I will love you still, but may not suggest as a reader of the next book[)] (which will never be written!)

I agree with you about JFK, a remarkable film. Stone is a heroic figure. Yes The Doors and JFK are related. 

For 10 days I was plagued by a head cold -- cut classes one day -- but all I could do was teach and prepare the next class -- and see no one. Our spring break comes March 16. I am glad to have Liz's address. She was so good to offer help. I hope to see both of you soon. . . No word on The Doors Complete. 

Thanks so much, Erik, for your interest in these literary matters. Through these past few years you have kept me informed on matters I  should know about. Believe me, the  interest in Morrison is still very strong in Virginia!

Frank Lentricchia took me to lunch at Tripps last Sunday. His piece on the Trappist monastery appeared in Harper's. 

When things quiet down, I will try to find Flight from Eden.

Love,
Wallace