02785cam a22004093u 4500 8777 UtSlPG 20260610133226.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Fields, Annie, 1834-1915 Authors and Friends Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-08-01 Longfellow: 1807-1882 -- Glimpses of Emerson -- Oliver Wendell Holmes: personal recollections and unpublished letters -- Days with Mrs.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. Produced by Tiffany Vergon, Patricia Ehler and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "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.) Original publication data not identified Tennyson, Alfred Tennyson, Baron, 1809-1892 Emerson, Ralph Waldo, 1803-1882 Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882 Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894 Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894 Whittier, John Greenleaf, 1807-1892 Tennyson, Emily Sellwood Tennyson, Baroness, 1813-1896 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8777 50707 50707