Authors and Friends by Annie Fields

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Author Fields, Annie, 1834-1915
Title Authors and Friends
Note Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Longfellow: 1807-1882 -- Glimpses of Emerson -- Oliver Wendell Holmes: personal recollections and unpublished letters -- Days with Mrs.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
Summary "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.)
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
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EBook-No. 8777
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 2, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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