Encore (Magill’s Survey of American Literature, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: May Sarton
- First Published: 1993
- Type of Work: Journal
- Genres: Nonfiction
- Subjects: United States or Americans, Authors or writers, Friendship, Writing, Pain, Reading, 1990’s, Old age or elderly people, Aging, Gardens or gardening
- Locales: Maine
Much of this journal represents May Sarton's recovery and rejuvenation after a difficult year characterized by illness and frailty—as reflected in her previous journal, Endgame: A Journal of the Seventy-ninth Year. In that journal, Sarton lacked the energy to work in her beloved garden, and she tired after only an hour or two of creative activity. She suffered several losses, including the deaths of old friends and lovers, a loss of independence and autonomy, and a loss of identity. She felt that the May Sarton people had come to know was now a stranger, someone very old and...
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