Authors and Friends by Annie Fields
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"Authors and Friends" by Annie Fields is a collection of biographical sketches and intimate recollections about prominent literary figures, primarily from the 19th century. The book explores the lives, friendships, and literary contributions of famous authors such as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and others, offering a glimpse into their personalities and the dynamics of their relationships. The opening of the work focuses on Longfellow's love of nature and community, symbolized
by the lilacs he cherished. It discusses his childhood, early aspirations in literature, and the academic foundation that shaped him as a renowned poet. The text reflects on Longfellow's friendships, particularly with Nathaniel Hawthorne, and highlights anecdotes that illustrate his character—his sensitivity, diligence, and commitment to the literary arts. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Longfellow's impact on American literature and the interconnected lives of various literary figures, pivoting from personal reminiscences to broader themes of aspiration and creative struggle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fields, Annie, 1834-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | Authors and Friends |
| Contents | Longfellow: 1807-1882 -- Glimpses of Emerson -- Oliver Wendell Holmes: personal recollections and unpublished letters -- Days with Mrs. Stowe -- Celia Thaxter -- Whittier: notes of his life and of his friendships -- Tennyson -- Lady Tennyson. |
| Credits | Produced by Tiffany Vergon, Patricia Ehler and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892 |
| Subject | Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882 |
| Subject | Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 |
| Subject | Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882 |
| Subject | Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894 |
| Subject | Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894 |
| Subject | Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892 |
| Subject | Tennyson, Emily Sellwood Tennyson, Baroness, 1813-1896 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8777 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 585 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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