The Letters Of Anne Gilchrist And Walt Whitman (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162991351)

The Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman is a book that contains a collection of letters exchanged between Anne Gilchrist, a British writer, and Walt Whitman, an American poet. The letters span a period of four years, from 1876 to 1880, and provide insight into the personal and professional lives of both writers.Anne Gilchrist was a devoted admirer of Whitman's work and had been corresponding with him for several years before they finally met in person. The letters in the book reveal the deep admiration and affection that Gilchrist had for Whitman, as well as her struggles with personal and family issues.Whitman, on the other hand, was dealing with health problems and financial difficulties during this period. The letters show how he relied on the support and encouragement of Gilchrist, who became a close friend and confidante.The book includes an introduction by Thomas B. Harnet, which provides background information on the correspondence between Gilchrist and Whitman. It also includes annotations and footnotes that help to contextualize the letters and provide additional information on the writers and their work.Overall, The Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman is a fascinating and intimate look into the lives of two influential writers of the 19th century, and their enduring friendship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas B. Harnet
ISBN-10: 1162991356
ISBN-13: 9781162991351
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.60d