The archive comprises Sir Malcolm Pasley's correspondence with distinguished German scholars, lectures and conference papers, editorial documents for the S. Fischer Verlag's Kafka Critical Edition and material related to various Kafka exhibitions. Present are also photocopies and microfilms of Franz Kafka's manuscripts and a group of papers of Marianna Steiner, Franz Kafka's niece.
Dates
- 1910-2002, n.d.
Extent
5 linear metres (20 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
- German
- French
- Czech
Mostly in English and German, with some material in French and Czech.
Conditions Governing Access
Some material is closed.
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. 22436/1].
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Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. 22436/1-20
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 22436
Abstract
Archive of Sir Malcolm Pasley (1926-2004), with the majority of papers relating to Franz Kafka, 1910-2002, n.d.
Biographical / Historical
Sir Malcolm Pasley (1926-2004) was a scholar, critic and editor of German literature, particularly of Franz Kafka. Further details of his life and work can be found in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Lady Virginia Pasley, 2005.
- 20th century
- 21st century
- Editors -- England -- Correspondence
- German literature
- Kafka | Franz | 1883-1924 | Writer
- Kafka, Franz, 1883-1924 -- Criticism and interpretation
- Kafka, Franz, 1883-1924 -- Exhibitions
- Pasley | Sir | John Malcolm Sabine | 1926-2004 | 5th baronet | German scholar and literary critic
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Margaret Czepiel
- Date
- 2023
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Edition statement
- First edition.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk