The Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman by Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman
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"The Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman" by Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman is a historical collection of personal correspondence written in the late 19th century. This work reveals the deep, intellectual friendship and mutual admiration between the poet Walt Whitman and the literary critic Anne Gilchrist. The letters chronicle their exchanges filled with heartfelt insights, reflections on poetry, and personal sentiments, showcasing their philosophical and artistic dialogues. The opening of
this collection offers a glimpse into the deep admiration Anne Gilchrist held for Walt Whitman after reading his poetry, which she describes as a transformative experience. In her letter to William Michael Rossetti, she articulates the profound emotional and spiritual impact of Whitman's work on her life, expressing her desire to fully embrace and understand the poet's vision. The text emphasizes the significance of Whitman in her intellectual journey and sets the stage for the letters that follow, which will illustrate the evolving relationship between the two literary figures and their shared thoughts on art, humanity, and existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gilchrist, Anne (Anne Burrows), 1828-1885 |
|---|---|
| Author | Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 |
| Editor | Harned, Thomas Biggs, 1851-1921 |
| LoC No. | 18020650 |
| Title | The Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Gilchrist, Anne (Anne Burrows), 1828-1885 -- Correspondence |
| Subject | Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 -- Correspondence |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35395 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-35395-1 |
| Release Date | Feb 24, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 835 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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