The benefactor was wealthy Old Etonian, friend and admirer of Orwell, Leopold Hamilton (L.H.) Myers (1881-1944). It was intended as a gift, but Orwell insisted on repaying what he regarded as a "debt" through intermediary Dorothy Plowman in 1946 (sadly after Myers had taken his own life).
Great interview Richard and Tabby.
The benefactor was wealthy Old Etonian, friend and admirer of Orwell, Leopold Hamilton (L.H.) Myers (1881-1944). It was intended as a gift, but Orwell insisted on repaying what he regarded as a "debt" through intermediary Dorothy Plowman in 1946 (sadly after Myers had taken his own life).
Enjoyed very much. Thank you
very nicely done and Richard Blair's voice so clear (careful affectionate interested) thanks so much Tabby as well