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"A Matter of Diction" by May Swenson
A Matter of Diction. Swenson writes about the last time she met with Marianne Moore and how revealing the interview was. Swenson marvels at how Moore gives perceptions about things without emphasizing self as a subject. To Swenson, Moore is modest,…
May Swenson's recollection of meeting Sylvia Plath at Yaddo in 1959
Meeting Sylvia Plath at Yaddo. Swenson mentions that she met Plath at Yaddo in the fall of 1959. She went to dinner at the home Plath shared with Ted Hughes. Plath was in bed ,ill and pregnant, so Swenson met her at her bedside. They had a quick…
For John Ciardi: Thanks 30 Years Late from the 3rd Poet.
For John Ciardi: Thanks 30 Years Late from the 3rd Poet. Swenson thanks John Ciardi for helping to get her noticed in her field and for encouraging her with her first book. Swenson refers to herself as the third poet because her first book was part…
"For John Ciardi: Thanks 30 Years Late from the 3rd Poet" by May Swenson
Typescript draft with corrections of "For John Ciardi: Thanks 30 Years Late from the 3rd Poet" by May Swenson.
May Swenson's introduction for Ben Belitt and Howard Nemerov's reading at the 92nd Street YM-YWHA Poetry Center
Typescript draft of May Swenson's introduction for Ben Belitt and Howard Nemerov's reading at the 92nd Street YM-YWHA Poetry Center, November 15, 1965.
May Swenson's introduction for Howard Moss and Elizabeth Bishop's reading at the 92nd Street YM-YWHA Poetry Center
Typescript draft of May Swenson's introduction for Howard Moss and Elizabeth Bishop's reading at the 92nd Street YM-YWHA Poetry Center, October 10, 1977.
"The DNA Molecule" by May Swenson
Draft of "The DNA Molecule". Poem about the DNA Molecule and a small booklet that explains what DNA is titled "The fact of life".
May Swenson to Elizabeth Bishop, June 30, 1965.
May Swenson to Elizabeth Bishop, June 30, 1965. Swenson tells Bishop that she has enjoyed meeting Maia and spending time with her. She also mentions to Bishop that she would like her permission to print her quotes about the Bicos de Lacre, which…
"Flying Home From Utah" by May Swenson.
Typed drafts of "Flying Home from Utah" by May Swenson. Drafts contain autograph annotations
"I Look at My Hand" by May Swenson
Typed drafts of "I Look at my Hand" by May Swenson. Drafts contain autograph annotations.