Marianne Moore Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
MARIANNE MOORE
Born: November 15, 1887 in Kirkwood, Missouri
Died: February 05, 1972 in New York City, New York
Marianne Moore, born on November 15, 1887 in Kirkwood, Missouri, was an influential American modernist poet and writer, known for her precise language and keen observations of the natural world.
After graduating from Bryn Mawr College in 1909, Moore moved to New York City in 1918, where she became involved in the vibrant arts scene, forging relationships with fellow modernist poets such as Wallace Stevens and William Carlos Williams. Moore's poetry is characterized by its detailed descriptions, use of syllabic verse, and incorporation of quotes from various sources, including literature, the Bible, and everyday conversations. She is particularly noted for her observational skills and her ability to imbue everyday objects and events with significant meaning. Her works include "Observations" (1924), which won the Dial Award, and "Collected Poems" (1951), which won the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the Bollingen Prize. From 1925 to 1929, Moore served as the editor of the literary and cultural journal The Dial, where she played a key role in promoting the work of other modernist writers and artists.
After graduating from Bryn Mawr College in 1909, Moore moved to New York City in 1918, where she became involved in the vibrant arts scene, forging relationships with fellow modernist poets such as Wallace Stevens and William Carlos Williams. Moore's poetry is characterized by its detailed descriptions, use of syllabic verse, and incorporation of quotes from various sources, including literature, the Bible, and everyday conversations. She is particularly noted for her observational skills and her ability to imbue everyday objects and events with significant meaning. Her works include "Observations" (1924), which won the Dial Award, and "Collected Poems" (1951), which won the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the Bollingen Prize. From 1925 to 1929, Moore served as the editor of the literary and cultural journal The Dial, where she played a key role in promoting the work of other modernist writers and artists.
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MARIANNE MOORE - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 10/08/1956 - HFSID 18557First Day Cover signed by Marianne Moore, postmarked Athens, Georgia, November 9, 1948. Autographed note reads, "For Mr S.C. Coleman a signature that is not half so interesting as the face of Moina Belle Michael 1956". Cachet honors Moina Belle Michael.Sale Price $295.00
$420.00
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MARIANNE MOORE - POEM SIGNED - HFSID 173103Typewritten copy of the poem "From 'Marriage'/Marianne Moore" signed by Marianne Moore on page 10. Accompanied by an unsigned philatelic envelope postmarked April 18, 1990, honoring Moore with a cachet describing her literary contributions. Two items included.
Sale Price $545.00
$650.00
