Typed Postcard Signed to Babette Deutsch about May Swenson, “She is a true poet”
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LOWELL, ROBERT. (1917-1977). American poet, essayist, and translator. TPCS. ("Robert Lowell"). 1p. 12mo. (New York), N.d. To the American poet, BABETTE DEUTSCH (1895-?).
Do send me the form for May Swenson. She is a true poet and I hope she makes it this time.
American poet May Swenson (1919-1989), is remembered for her masterful portrayals of nature and daily life, seen in such volumes as Another Animal, A Cage of Spines, Iconographs, and two collections of children's verse. She received numerous grants and awards; our postcard hints at Lowell's endorsement of her nomination for one of these. Signed in his typical spiky hand, and in fine condition.
Do send me the form for May Swenson. She is a true poet and I hope she makes it this time.
American poet May Swenson (1919-1989), is remembered for her masterful portrayals of nature and daily life, seen in such volumes as Another Animal, A Cage of Spines, Iconographs, and two collections of children's verse. She received numerous grants and awards; our postcard hints at Lowell's endorsement of her nomination for one of these. Signed in his typical spiky hand, and in fine condition.