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A Common Life

Four Generations of American Literary Friendships and Influence

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Exploring the intricate dynamics of four pivotal literary friendships, this narrative delves into the lives of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Herman Melville, Henry James and Edith Wharton, Katherine Anne Porter and Eudora Welty, and Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell. Each relationship profoundly influenced the writers' careers, marked by moments of inspiration and tension. Laskin examines the complexities of admiration, rivalry, and betrayal, revealing how these connections shaped American literature and the writers' personal journeys, all while highlighting the enduring power of friendship.

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A Common Life, David Laskin

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