BOOK MOMENTS! Monday, April 4, 2022
My morning tea with May Sarton.
For all my literary followers, readers, and writers, my reading theme for April is author May Sarton. I will be posting Book Moments from her writings.
I have read most of her journals, poems, and novels. Today I begin again, rereading her journal “At Seventy” (published 1984).
She opens this journal at her 70 birthday, May 3. The scene is her awakening by the song of a cardinal, her breakfast table set with blue and white china and a vase of yellow daffodils. There is a pheasant on the lawn adding to the peace of the day.
May’s Quote
“This is the best time of my life. I love being old …There is less conflict. I am happier, more balanced, and I am better able to use my powers … less doubt to conquer.”
May Sarton, May 3, 1912 – July 16, 1995
May Sarton, originally named Eleanor Marie Sarton, was born Wondelgem, Belgium. During the early part of her career, Sarton enjoyed a good deal of critical acclaim for her journals and poetry. Her audience continued to grow steadily, often by word of mouth, and Sarton continued to produce prolifically, writing journals, poetry, and novels. Sarton lived in Nelson, New Hampshire and later relocated to York, Maine, where she spent the last twenty years of her life. May Sarton taught at several colleges and universities, including Harvard University and Wellesley College.
Visit her Amazon.com page:
https://www.amazon.com/May-Sarton/e/B000AQ48TS
Please feel free to comment or LIKE. Are you a May Sarton fan? Do you know her poetry? Do you read her journals?
More here on my blog about May Sarton:
Image of May Sarton’s Garden
Visit Book Moments Two, April 7!
Paula Cappa 
Pingback: Book Moments Four, May Sarton | Paula Cappa
There were a lot of literary geniuses during Sarton’s time. I wonder if they all ran in the same circles.
LikeLiked by 1 person
May Sarton had a unique following at the time, I think. She does write a lot about Jean Dominique, Florida Scott Maxwell, Virginia Woolf, Elizabeth Bowen, Juliette Huxley, Muriel Rukeyser, etc. Many local academics and writers in New England, New York, and Europe. A brave and talented woman, for sure.
LikeLiked by 1 person