Publisher's Synopsis
The Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman is a collection of correspondence between the two writers, Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman. The book was published in 1918 by Thomas B. Harned. The letters span a period of several years, from 1876 to 1885, and offer a glimpse into the personal and professional lives of both Gilchrist and Whitman. Anne Gilchrist was an English writer and feminist who was deeply moved by Whitman's poetry. She wrote to him expressing her admiration and eventually became a close friend and confidant. The letters in this book document their friendship and the deep intellectual and emotional connection they shared. They discuss a wide range of topics, from literature and philosophy to personal struggles and triumphs. The book also includes a preface by Harned, who was a close friend of both Gilchrist and Whitman. He provides context for the letters and offers insights into the lives of the two writers. The Letters of Anne Gilchrist and Walt Whitman is a fascinating look at the friendship between two literary giants and the impact they had on each other's lives and work.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.
