975
18th August 1915,
Reinhardstrasse 7, Zurich VIII., Switzerland.
Dear Mr. Joyce,
You have already been advised, but as the posts are so uncertain I am
repeating that the three acts of the play have arrived safely, and they have
gone for consideration to the man[1]
Mr. Ezra Pound mentioned. He is the representative of an American
Syndicate, the Syndicate that is running "Peg of my Heart", so they must
have money at any rate, even if they lack taste and judgment.
Secker, I am sorry to say, declined the novel. I hoped he would have
taken it up with enthusiasm, but he is feeling the depression like the rest of
us and publishers are not easily to be kindled to enthusiasm at the moment.
The difficulties do not depress me, but I realise how trying it must be to
your patience, especially at the distance you are from the centre of things.
I am now negotiating with Herbert Jenkins for the novel. He is very
enterprising, and works a book well, but I would have preferred the other
man. If Jenkins is no good, then I shall try elsewhere, and I need not assure
you that I shall do my utmost.
Grant Richards has not sent me the royalty accounts for "The
Dubliners", but I am applying to him for them.
