But what about letters? Their scholarly use as grey literature

The Grey Lit Café

Grey literature covers a multitude of genres - for example, reports, white papers, preprints, and newsletters. But what about letters?
Letters are not usually listed amongst grey literature forms, but this episode puts the case for why letters should sometimes be considered as grey literature.
Reflecting on the letters of literary theorist I.A. Richards, the episode both examines the advantages of considering letters in this light and explores issues and implications that arise from this way of thinking.
References and links
GreyNet International's list of document types is here: https://thegreylitcafe.buzzsprout.com/1936705/13201726-understanding-preprints-with-jonny-coates.
Selected letters of I.A. Richards, edited by John Constable (Oxford: Clarendon, 1990).
Further listening

If you enjoyed listening to this episode , you might also enjoy the following episodes:

• Consuming grey literature: a reader's perspective
• The business of professional writing
• Understanding preprints, with Jonny Coates

Credits

• Sound production: Bart Hallmark
• Music: from Handel's Water Music, courtesy of the United States Marine Band and Marine Chamber Orchestra

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