Judith Moffett Literary Correspondence
Collection
The Judith Moffett Literary Correspondence Collection consists of letters
addressed to Mrs. Moffett from other poets and writers. Judith Moffett (1942-)
has written several books of poetry: Keeping Time (1976) and Whinny
Moor Crossing (1984), science fiction: The Ragged World (1991)
and Pennterra (1987), along with translations and criticisms of other
poets' works. She studied briefly with the poet James Merrill, who had a significant
influence in her development as a writer.
The correspondence includes over 400 letters, notes, postcards, and cards all
addressed to Mrs. Moffett covering a period from 1963 to 1996. The correspondence
includes letters from: George Abbe (American poet), Isaac Asimov (fantasy writer),
Peter Beagle (American fantasy writer, author of The Last Unicorn ),
Marvin Bell (American poet), Wendell Berry (American poet), David Bromwich (essayist),
Paul Engle (Director of Iowa Writers Workshop), Seamus Heaney (Irish poet), Donald
Justice (American Poet), Lisel Mueller (American poet), Alicia Ostriker (American
poet), Grace Schulman (American poet), and Paul Zelinsky (Children's book illustrator
and author).
Finding Aid Judith Moffett Literary Correspondence
Collection
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