Bid Me to Live

autobiography by Doolittle

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"Bid Me to Live" is an autobiographical novel by the American poet H.D. (Hilda Doolittle). Published in 1960, it is part of a larger body of her autobiographical works, including "Tribute to Freud" and "The Gift". The novel offers insights into H.D.'s life and artistic development, reflecting her experiences and inner journey. H.D. was a significant figure in early 20th-century poetry, initially known as an Imagist, and her work explored themes of mythology, mysticism, and the role of women as artists.1

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English literature
The literature of World War I and the interwar period
…first published in 1992) and Bid Me to Live (1960)—to chart a way through the contemporary world for female characters in search of sustaining, often same-sex relationships. Following the posthumous publication of her strikingly original prose, Doolittle’s reputation was revised and enhanced.
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…first published in 1992) and Bid Me to Live (1960)—to chart a way through the contemporary world for female characters in search of sustaining, often same-sex relationships. Following the posthumous publication of her strikingly original prose, Doolittle’s reputation was revised and enhanced.
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