Elizabeth Barrett to Cornelius Mathews, 31 August 1843:
'I wrote immediately upon receiving your works in their reprint to acknowledge that kindness
[...] Since then, I have read them with great attention & recognised the power & talent which
are destined, I do not doubt, to develop themselves still farther & in more distinctive forms.
There is an inclination to the grotesque which while it gives evidence of a ready fancy,
disturbs the effect of the general impression to such readers as I am -- & the very faithfulness
to American manners & associations while I consistently applaud it, does nevertheless
occasionally in spite of myself increase this disturbance.'
Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Barrett Print: Unknown
Elizabeth Barrett to Cornelius Mathews, 31 August 1843:
'I wrote immediately upon receiving your works in their reprint to acknowledge that kindness
[...] Since then, I have read them with great attention & recognised the power & talent which
are destined, I do not doubt, to develop themselves still father & in more distinctive forms.
There is an inclination to the grotesque which while it gives evidence of a ready fancy,
disturbs the effect of the general impression to such readers as I am -- & the very faithfulness
to American manners & associations while I consistently applaud it, does nevertheless
occasionally in spite of myself increase this disturbance.'
Century: 1800-1849 Reader/Listener/Group: Elizabeth Barrett Print: Unknown
