Claude at Bennington, 1982 Teaching, Love, and a Life in Transition

Just published a new Extracts on Substack: Claude at Bennington, June 1982—teaching Dante’s Paradiso, hosting his end-of-term feast, and navigating a moment of deep personal and institutional change. ‘I let only Dante’s voice be heard.’

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Claude Fredericks, 1968: Meditation, Longing, and a Night of Confrontation First in a Series: Claude's Journals from His Years at Bennington

Meditation in the morning, confrontation at night. 🌿

In August 1968, Claude attended a gathering at Bernard Malamud’s home—where tensions surfaced in an unforgettable exchange. First in a new series on Claude’s years at Bennington.

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Kyoto 1966: The Turning Point A Selection from Claude's Japan Journals

Just published: Claude Fredericks’ 1966 Kyoto journal—the moment Japan changed his life. Living in a Zen temple, studying sutras, yet moving through Kyoto’s cafés & gay circles, he found transformation. 🌿

‘… I thought the feeling would pass. It only grows …’

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Shattered Quiet: A Night in Vermont, 2000 Claude's journal records the night we were targeted—and how we carried on

In June 2000, a hate-driven attack shattered the quiet life Claude & I had built in Vermont. His journal captures the fear, but also love, resilience, and the will to carry on.

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Days in Rome with Claude, April 2005 This weekend, I’ve chosen to revisit Claude’s journals from our shared time in Rome, reflecting on a deeply personal chapter of our lives.

For the first time, I’m sharing Claude’s journal entries where he & I are the focus. 🌿

In April 2005, we spent three unforgettable weeks in Rome, exploring its beauty and deepening our connection.

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Claude in Rome, 1951 Encounters and Introspection

Claude in Rome, 1951 🌿

Claude’s journals bring post-war Rome to life: love, art, and a vibrant cultural scene. Writing from his Spanish Steps apartment, he reflects on relationships with James Merrill, Robert Isaacson & more.

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Claude in Paris, 1950 Encounters with Alice B. Toklas & Letters to James Merrill

Step into 1950s Paris with Claude Fredericks: Encounters with Alice B. Toklas, letters to James Merrill, and the vibrant cultural life of the city. 🌟 A window into love, art, & literary legacy.

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Winter in Mallorca: Claude Fredericks and James Merrill, 1950–1951 A Season of Creativity, Tension, and Almond Blossoms

Now on Extracts: Claude Fredericks’ Mallorcan diary (1950–51) ✨ A season of beauty & complexity with poet James Merrill unfolds amid the almond blossoms & coastlines of Mallorca. 🌿 Explore their creative partnership & tensions.

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Welcome to Extracts: Selections from The Journal of Claude Fredericks Dear Readers,

Excited to launch Extracts! 🌟 Sharing the extraordinary diaries of my late husband, Claude Fredericks (1923–2013)—spanning decades of reflection, love & creativity. Explore his unique legacy. ✨

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The #journal as 'total' work of #literature, or: "The strange chronicle of a great man whose genius is recognized almost exclusively by the chronicler himself."

Fascinating @NewYorker piece by B. Anastas on #ClaudeFredericks’ ambitious 65,000-page...