Winged Words: The Life and Work of the Poet H.D.

Hollenberg's biography provides insight into H.D.'s relationships with modernism's Whos Who, exploring her love affairs, friendship with Bryher, birth of daughter, and marriage to Richard Aldington. It also covers her relationships with Ezra Pound, Marianne Moore, William Carlos Williams, and D.H. Lawrence, spiritualism, and psychoanalysis with Sigmund Freud.

Format: Hardback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2022
Publisher: The University of Michigan Press

H.D.'s Friends and Lovers: A Who's Who of Modernism



Hollenberg's biography offers a captivating glimpse into the relationships of H.D., a prominent figure in modernism. Spanning her early years in America with her family, to her later years in England during both world wars, and finally to Switzerland, which became her home base, the book delves into the various aspects of H.D.'s life. It explores her romantic relationships with both men and women, her enduring friendship with Bryher, the birth of her daughter, Perdita, and the unique bond she shared with her. Additionally, the book sheds light on H.D.'s marriage to fellow poet Richard Aldington and their subsequent divorce.



The biography also includes scenes from H.D.'s interactions with other influential figures of modernism, such as Ezra Pound, Marianne Moore, William Carlos Williams, and D.H. Lawrence. It delves into H.D.'s fascination with spiritualism and the occult, as well as her psychoanalysis with Sigmund Freud.



Published after a gap of over four decades, Winged Words is a groundbreaking resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike who seek to delve deeper into the life and work of H.D. With its extensive coverage and insightful analysis, this biography provides a valuable contribution to the understanding of modernism and its influential figures.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780472133017