James Wright to Isabella Gardner, August 17, 1966. Wright invites Gardner to read poetry with him at the Poetry Center at the YMHA on the request of Galen Williams. He understands if she does not wish to participate, but he would love for her to read…
Post card from James Wright to Isabella Gardner, August 4, 1972. Wright writes that he and his wife Annie made a pilgrimage to Italy. They are enjoying the sights and the shows. He tells Gardner that their trip is going quickly and that they are…
James Wright to Isabella Gardner, August 6, 1966. Wright updates Gardner on his travels and asks her to forgive him for not writing sooner. He is anxious to see his sons, who have been delayed in visiting him because of an airline strike. He is…
James Wright to Isabella Gardner, December 12, 1965. Wright tells Gardner that he tried to call her when he received her letter. He says that the letter was delayed getting to him. Wright tells Gardner that he had not been able to visit his parents…
Post card from James Wright to Isabella Gardner, February 1, 1976. Wright updates Gardner on the status of the poem "Propero's Isle". The poem is supposed to appear in Michael Andre's magazine "Unmuzzled Ox".
Post card from James Wright to Isabella Gardner, January 1973. Wright and his wife, Annie, stopped by to view the Madonna painting--which is pictured on the front of the post card. He says that while they were looking at the painting, a small black…
Post card from James Wright to Isabella Gardner, July 19, 1979. Wright updates Gardner on the status of the Madonna painting pictured on the front of the post card.
Post card from James & Annie Wright to Isabella Gardner, June 9, 1979. Annie Wright tells Gardner that she and James are enjoying the peace and beauty of their surroundings in Italy. They have a room overlooking the Lago di Garda -pictured on the…
James Wright to Isabella Gardner, April 8, 1969. Wright includes his poem "Prospero's Tale" within the letter. Wright says that the poem was inspired by what Gardner said to him on the phone the week before. He gives her his permission to do whatever…