Richard Aldington

Norman T. Gates presents Richard Aldington: An Autobiography in Letters, Volume 1, offering a profound look into the life of a central figure of the Modernist period. This collection of English authors' correspondence provides a more complete narrative than Aldington's previous autobiography by including the final two decades of his life. Through these primary documents, Aldington recounts his personal history and his connections to the most influential writers and artists of his era.

The text explores Aldington's intimate relationships, including his marriage to the American poet H. D., and his professional roles on the editorial staffs of the Egoist and the Criterion. These letters offer direct insights into his interactions with European and American literary circles. Richard Aldington: An Autobiography in Letters, Volume 1, serves as an indispensable resource for scholars of English authors and the history of twentieth-century literary correspondence.