Selected Letters of Marianne Moore

The extensive correspondence of Marianne Moore captures the cultural evolution from Victorian to modernist times, encompassing significant historical events such as the world wars and the Great Depression. Her letters, written daily throughout her life, range from intimate exchanges with friends and family to concise notes for a broader audience. At the peak of her fame, she penned up to fifty letters daily, resulting in an impressive archive of around thirty thousand preserved pieces that highlight the mutual appreciation between Moore and her correspondents.