Thaxter, Celia, 1835-1894

American poet and water-colorist.

From the description of Letters, 1872-1894. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 233101484

Celia Laighton Thaxter was an American poet and essayist who lived much of her life in the Isles of Shoals, at first on White Island and later in a large cottage her brothers built for their parents on the island of Appledore, in which she eventually died. The family ran a hotel, Appledore House, which, along with Celia's cottage, burned in 1914. The cottage was home to Celia's literary salon in summer months and where she established her renowned garden. For some years Celia lived apart from her husband, Levi Lincoln Thaxter, but cared for her oldest son, Karl, who had disabilities.

From the guide to the Photographs of Celia Thaxter and Appledore Island (Me.), ca. 1880-1890., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

American poet.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Newtonville, to Mr. Ward, 1872 Nov. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270571886

From the description of Autograph letters signed (13) : [various places], to Mr. and Mrs. John W. Field, 1880 Dec. 27-1885 Jan. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270571883

From the description of Schumann's Sonata in A Minor : autograph manuscript of the poem, beginning "The brilliant room, the flowers, the perfumed calm" : [n.p.], 1881. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270571890

From the description of Tempest : autograph poem of nine stanzas signed : addressed "For The Independent", [n.p., n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270571895

Celia Laighton Thaxter was a popular American writer, primarily remembered for her poetry. She spent her formative years in relative isolation on the windswept islands of New England, and her awareness of nature and solitude are reflected in her writing. A natural poet, her verse employed the rather common rhymes popular in her day, but eschewed sentimentality and reflected strong realistic themes. She was much liked by the New England literary community, and often published work for children.

From the description of Celia Thaxter letters and poems, 1852-1886. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 56394292

Poet. Full name: Celia Laighton Thaxter.

From the description of The blind lamb : manuscript poem, undated. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980590