The Letters of Hart Crane, 1916-1932
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The Letters of Hart Crane, 1916-1932

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The Letters of Hart Crane, 1916-1932

About this book

The Letters of Hart Crane: 1916-1932 provides an intimate portrait of one of America's most enigmatic and revered poets. Edited with care and insight, this collection showcases the rich emotional and intellectual landscape that defined Hart Crane's life and works. Known for his intense lyricism and ambitious poetic vision, Crane's correspondence reveals the same passionate drive for expression that animated his poetry. From letters to close friends like Gorham Munson and Waldo Frank to heartfelt, complex exchanges with his parents, these writings document Crane's artistic journey, personal struggles, and relentless pursuit of connection. The letters reflect not only the creative mind behind The Bridge but also the vulnerabilities and challenges that shaped his tumultuous life.

This collection is more than a historical record; it’s an exploration of the dynamic interplay between Crane's personal experiences and his poetic output. Through his correspondence, readers gain insight into the profound emotional impulses that drove his work, including his deep need for affection, his struggles with self-doubt, and his moments of creative triumph. Supplemented by meticulous editorial notes and a thoughtful chronology of his life, The Letters of Hart Crane offers a window into the heart and mind of a poet whose legacy continues to resonate, making it an essential resource for scholars and admirers of modern American poetry alike.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1952.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. PREFACE
  5. CHRONOLOGY
  6. CONTENTS
  7. PART ONE Ohio (1916-192«)
  8. PART TWO New York (1923-1925)
  9. PART THREE West Indies-Europe (1926-1930)
  10. PART FOUR Mexico (1931-1932)
  11. LIST OF CORRESPONDENTS
  12. INDEX