1974. An airmail letter, signed by Gordimer, in which she praises Paul Theroux's novel The Black House as his best since Jungle Lovers and offers a full paragraph promotional blurb. A very detailed and generous appraisal of Theroux's book, in which "he achieves something I don't think has ever been done successfully before: ...[he] has the detachment and trenchant daring to treat English society, mores, and even landscape as exotic." Publisher's notation across top; folded for mailing. Near fine. [#036701] $650