[Collection of books, mostly poetry, from the library of Erica Jong]

Title: [Collection of books, mostly poetry, from the library of Erica Jong] Author: [Various authors] Publication: [Various places of publication]: [Various publishers], 1956-2013. Description: Collection of 21 books from the library of writer Erica Jong (née Mann), twelve with her ownership signature, eight with presentation inscriptions or letters to Jong, and one with a presentation inscription by Jong. Notably, includes two letters from women poets reflecting on the personal impact of Jong’s novel “Fear of Flying.” The collection suggests the influence of Jong's groundbreaking treatment of women and sexuality on contemporary authors, as well as the development of Jong's own work as a poet and novelist. Mix of hardcover and paperback books, from various publishers, published between 1956 and 2013, including some first editions. The signatures and inscriptions are dated 1961-2013 and provide insight into what Jong was reading at different points in her career, including her time as a