Letters of Richard Watson Gilder

By Rosamond Gilder and Richard Watson Gilder

Book Overview

The Letters of Richard Watson Gilder is a collection of personal correspondences written by the American poet, editor, and author Richard Watson Gilder. The book is edited by Rosamund Gilder, the poet's daughter, and contains over 400 letters spanning from 1861 to 1909. The letters offer insight into Gilder's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, as well as his professional career as the editor of Scribner's Magazine. The collection also includes letters from notable figures such as Mark Twain, Walt Whitman, and Henry James. The book provides a unique perspective on the life and work of Richard Watson Gilder, as well as the literary and cultural landscape of the late 19th century in America.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163638889
• ISBN13: 9781163638880
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 564 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"