“Poets have such a desperate way of
identifying themselves with their books”

STEVENS, WALLACE. (1879-1955). American poet. Typed Letter Signed, “Wallace Stevens,” on illustrated and imprinted Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company letterhead. One page, quarto. “Hartford 15, Connecticut,” July 11, 1952. Very fine condition. Accompanied by original, imprinted envelope addressed to “Mr. Ernest Kroll, 3810-39th St., N.W., Washington 16, D.C.” Stevens writes:

“Dear Mr. Kroll: When your book came I tore the address off the wrapper and put it in one of my pockets and then forgot what I did with it. This is the reason for my delay in acknowledging your kindness in sending the book to me and in thanking you for it. The poems seem to be the natural expression of a poetic temperament. Poets have such a desperate way of identifying themselves with their books that one has to be cautious about what one says — especially in the case of the first book. But it is clear that you have an outlook that discloses poetry everywhere. In short, the book is genuine and that is the best fortune you could have. Sincerely yours, Wallace Stevens.”

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