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13 books read this month

This is historical fiction is grounded in archived research by the author at various Longfellow museums.He utilized Longfellow‘s books,poetry,letters& words.The language is visceral,luscious,& sensual as he describes Longfellow‘s creative process,his struggles with depression,his agony & journey through grief with numerous losses,especially that of his two wives,& his anguish with the Civil War.Longfellow created friendships wherever he traveled🔽

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Finished 2 books.
At various stages with those “In Process”

The writing is luscious. Sensuous. Visceral.

On p. 66/334. Reading slowly, savoring the writing.

Time for an afternoon tea break. Just started the tagged book today and the language is so beautiful.