This collection of letters from the acclaimed poet Lydia Sigourney offers a rare glimpse into the life and times of a prominent literary figure. From her early struggles as a writer to her later successes, Sigourney writes with honesty and insight about the challenges facing women in the nineteenth century. The letters also provide a fascinating window into the social and political issues of the day. Beautifully written and deeply moving, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.