As Ever Yours

As Ever Yours, The Letters of Max Perkins and Elizabeth Lemmon, Volume 1, provides an intimate look at the private life of one of the twentieth century's most influential editors. Rodger L. Tarr presents a collection of correspondence between Maxwell E. Perkins and the socialite Elizabeth Lemmon, spanning from 1922 until his death in 1947. This literary collection offers a unique perspective on the man behind the success of authors like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway.

This biography and autobiography explores the intersection of Perkins's personal feelings and his professional role within the New York publishing world. The letters serve as a significant resource for studies in editing and proofreading, as well as American literary criticism. Through these primary sources, readers gain insight into the social milieu of the era and the complex dynamics of a long-distance connection. This volume remains a vital text for scholars of literary figures and history.