Publisher's Synopsis
""Letters From Elizabeth Barrett To B. R. Haydon"" is a book edited by Martha Hale Shackford that contains a collection of letters written by Elizabeth Barrett, one of the most prominent poets of the Victorian era, to Benjamin Robert Haydon, a prominent painter of the same period. The letters were written between 1842 and 1844, during a time when Barrett was still living in her father's home, suffering from chronic illness, and had not yet met her future husband, Robert Browning. The letters provide a glimpse into Barrett's personal life, her struggles with illness, her literary aspirations, and her relationship with Haydon, who was a mentor and friend to her. The book also includes an introduction by Shackford, providing historical context and background information on the correspondence, as well as notes and annotations to help readers better understand the letters. Overall, ""Letters From Elizabeth Barrett To B. R. Haydon"" is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Victorian literature and history, offering a rare and intimate look into the life and mind of one of the era's most celebrated writers.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.
