Journal of a Solitude (Magill’s Survey of American Literature, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: May Sarton
- First Published: 1973
- Type of Work: Journal
- Genres: Nonfiction, Diary
- Subjects: Self-discovery, Memory, Love or romance, Sex or sexuality, Authors or writers, Friendship, Poetry or poets, Novelists, Women’s issues, Death or dying, Creative process, Depression, mental, Lifestyles, Loneliness, Work or workers, Biography, Aging
- Locales: Nelson, NH
In Journal of a Solitude, Sarton explores significant issues in her life through the creative form of the journal. To Sarton, the journal is not to be confused with the diary. In the journal, the writer reflects upon experiences and analyzes the details of daily living. To Sarton, writing a journal means examining her life, putting herself in touch with priorities in her life (friends, work, gardening), reflecting upon the imbalances in her personal and creative life, and, most important, clarifying and resolving aspects of her sense of self.
Entries in Journal of a...
[The entire page is 1026 words long]
Navigate
- Journal of a Solitude (Magill’s Survey of American Literature, Revised Edition)
- Journal of a Solitude (Masterplots II: Nonfiction Series)
- Journal of a Solitude (Masterplots II: Women’s Literature Series)
See Also:
- Add Journal of a Solitude to your favorites