The Letters Of Hart Crane, 1916-1932

By Hart Crane

Book Overview

The Letters of Hart Crane, 1916-1932 is a collection of personal letters written by the American poet Hart Crane. The book covers a period of sixteen years, starting from Crane's early years as a struggling writer in New York City to his eventual rise to fame as one of the most important poets of the 20th century.The letters provide a unique insight into the life and mind of Crane, revealing his struggles with depression, alcoholism, and his sexuality, as well as his deep love of poetry and literature. They also offer a glimpse into the literary and artistic scene of the time, with Crane corresponding with luminaries such as T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, and William Carlos Williams.The book is edited by Brom Weber, a leading expert on Crane's life and work, and includes a detailed introduction and annotations that provide context and background information on the people and events mentioned in the letters. The Letters of Hart Crane, 1916-1932 is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and work of this important American poet.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258052377
• ISBN13: 9781258052379
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 446 Pages
• Weight: 1.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"