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Title
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<em>Tenderness</em>
Description
An account of the resource
<span>Archival materials about or from Robert Cormier's 1997 novel</span>,<em> Tenderness.</em>
Book review
Published reviews of Cormier's novels.
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Title
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Worcester Phoenix Tenderness review
Creator
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Keri Smith
Source
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The Worcester Phoenix
Publisher
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Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
Date
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11 Paril 1997
Contributor
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AnnaMary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
Format
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JPG, 8.5x11
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English
Type
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Newspaper review
Description
An account of the resource
This review explores Cormier's novel <em>Tenderness</em>. It touches upon the terrifying realism of the plot and the characters. Later, it quotes Cormier's discussion regarding character development; specifically the ways that characters come alive for him through the writing process. It closes with Cormier's thoughts about Eric, and the mix of humanity and evil he represents.
Character
Eric (character)
Evil
Humanity
Lori (character)
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Title
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<em>Tenderness</em>
Description
An account of the resource
<span>Archival materials about or from Robert Cormier's 1997 novel</span>,<em> Tenderness.</em>
Pedagogical support material
Materials produced to support the instruction of Cormier's books. These could be grade defenses, lesson plans, or supporting documents made by teachers, community members, or publishers of Cormier's works.
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Title
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Tenderness Reader's Companion Packet
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Craig Varden and Patty Campbell
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
AnnaMary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
Cover letter: JPG, 8.5x11 resumé paper
Folder: JPG, 9.5x11.5 glossy
Reader's Companion (unfolded) 21 3/4 x 8 1/4
Reader's Companion (folded) 5.5 x 8 1/4
Language
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English
Type
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Cover letter, reader's companion
Description
An account of the resource
This Reader's Companion includes a biography of Cormier, an interview with him, a summary of <em>Tenderness</em>, and suggested discussion questions. Included with the companion is a promotional letter from the editor, Craig Virden, who talks about the monstrous protagonist that still garner compassion and the gritty, mature content and accompanying "sophisticated" design of the book. In his interview, Cormier talks about the importance of characters for achieving realism in his writing and mentions a writer's need to be able to write from all perspectives regardless of gender or ethnicity. He also reveals a fear of indifference. Discussion questions focus on character motives, reader response, social and cultural phenomena, and written craft (plot structure, point-of-view, setting, irony).
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/102" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span>Delacorte Books for Young Readers Reading Group Guide</span></a>
Biography
Character
Empathy
Gender
Irony
Movies
Plot Structure
Point-Of-View
Publishing
Race
Realism
Tenderness (emotion)
Tenderness (novel)
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Tenderness</em>
Description
An account of the resource
<span>Archival materials about or from Robert Cormier's 1997 novel</span>,<em> Tenderness.</em>
Correspondence - readers
Letter or email exchanges to and from Cormier and his readers. These may be marked drafts or final drafts.
To
The name(s) and email address(es) of the person to whom the email was sent
Trenton Keim
From
The name and email address of the person sending the email
Robert Cormier
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Title
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Robert Cormier's letter to Trenton Keim 5 May 2000
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Robert Cormier
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
5 May 2000
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
AnnaMary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPG, 8.5x11
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Letter
Description
An account of the resource
In this letter, presumably responding to a student, Robert Cormier shares his sources of inspiration for <em>Tenderness</em> that came from the news and his adolescence. He shares that Wickburg is a fictionalized version of Worcester, MA and encourages the recipient to keep reading.
Inspiration
Juvenile Detention
Serial Killer
Tenderness (novel)
Wickburg (town)
Worcester Massachusetts
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Tenderness</em>
Description
An account of the resource
<span>Archival materials about or from Robert Cormier's 1997 novel</span>,<em> Tenderness.</em>
Correspondence - editorial
Letter or email exchanges to and from Cormier and his editors. These may be marked drafts or final drafts.
To
The name(s) and email address(es) of the person to whom the email was sent
Karen Wojtyla
From
The name and email address of the person sending the email
Robert Cormier
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Robert Cormier's letter to Karen 9 April 1996
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Robert Cormier
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
9 April 1996
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annamary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPG, 8.5x11
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Letter
Description
An account of the resource
This one-page letter from Cormier accompanied his revised <em>Tenderness</em> draft. He addresses the character shifts he made with Lori and Eric and expresses his gratitude for her comments and his contentment with the revised version of the novel.
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Karen Wojtyla's letter to Robert Cormier 9 April 1996</a><br /><a href="https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Robert Cormier's letter to Karen 20 May 1996</a>
Eric (character)
Lori (character)
Revision
Tenderness (novel)
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Tenderness</em>
Description
An account of the resource
<span>Archival materials about or from Robert Cormier's 1997 novel</span>,<em> Tenderness.</em>
Correspondence - editorial
Letter or email exchanges to and from Cormier and his editors. These may be marked drafts or final drafts.
To
The name(s) and email address(es) of the person to whom the email was sent
Karen Wojtyla
From
The name and email address of the person sending the email
Robert Cormier
Dublin Core
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Title
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Robert Cormier's letter to Karen 20 May 1996
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Robert Cormier
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
20 May 1996
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annamary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPG, 8.5x11
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Letter
Description
An account of the resource
This two-page letter to Karen Wojtyla details his response to the copy editor's comments on <em>Tenderness</em>. The changes frequently address word choice, names, ages, and quote attributions.
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Karen Wojtyla's letter to Robert Cormier 9 April 1996</a><br /><a href="https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/19" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Robert Cormier's letter to Karen 9 April 1996</a>
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Tenderness (novel)
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Tenderness</em>
Description
An account of the resource
<span>Archival materials about or from Robert Cormier's 1997 novel</span>,<em> Tenderness.</em>
Correspondence - personal
Letter or email exchanges to and from Cormier and friends. These may be marked drafts or final drafts.
To
The name(s) and email address(es) of the person to whom the email was sent
Judy
From
The name and email address of the person sending the email
Robert Cormier
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Robert Cormier's letter to Judy 28 May 1997
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Robert Cormier
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
28 May 1997
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
AnnaMary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPG, 8.5x11
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Letter
Description
An account of the resource
In this one-page typed reply to Judy's letter, Robert Cormier confirms that the quick pacing of <em>Tenderness</em> was deliberate. He mentions that he created the character of Lori well before beginning the actual novel. He concludes by praising Judy's enclosed poem and asking to see more of her verse.
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/25" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Judy's letter to Robert Cormier 13 May 1997</a>
Inspiration
Lori (character)
Plot Structure
Poetry
Tenderness (novel)
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Tenderness</em>
Description
An account of the resource
<span>Archival materials about or from Robert Cormier's 1997 novel</span>,<em> Tenderness.</em>
Correspondence - readers
Letter or email exchanges to and from Cormier and his readers. These may be marked drafts or final drafts.
To
The name(s) and email address(es) of the person to whom the email was sent
Debra Bunn
From
The name and email address of the person sending the email
Robert Cormier
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Robert Cormier's letter to Debra Bunn 6 March 1999
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Robert Cormier
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
6 March 1999
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annamary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPG, 8.5x11
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Letter
Description
An account of the resource
In this short half-page letter, Cormier thanks Debra for choosing <em>Tenderness</em> as her senior thesis. He reveals that one inspiration for this character Lori came from a girl he knew whose life he pitied. He was also interested in the humanity of serial killers.
Humanity
Inspiration
Juvenile Detention
Lori (character)
Serial Killer
Tenderness (novel)
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Tenderness</em>
Description
An account of the resource
<span>Archival materials about or from Robert Cormier's 1997 novel</span>,<em> Tenderness.</em>
Correspondence - editorial
Letter or email exchanges to and from Cormier and his editors. These may be marked drafts or final drafts.
To
The name(s) and email address(es) of the person to whom the email was sent
Craig Virden
From
The name and email address of the person sending the email
Robert Cormier
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Robert Cormier's letter to Craig 28 February 1996
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Robert Cormier
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
28 February 1996
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annamary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
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JPG, 8.5x11
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Letter
Description
An account of the resource
In this four-page letter to his editor, Craig Virden, Robert Cormier defends his decision to label <em>Tenderness</em> a YA novel even though it features some departures from the genre, including an older protagonist and a morally ambiguous main character in Lori. He also discusses the removal of non-essential scenes, the development of the novel's central characters, racial and detective novel stereotypes, and politically correct language.
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/18" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Karen Wojtyla's letter to Robert Cormier 12 March 1996</a>
Tenderness (novel)
Unreliable Narrators
YA Label
Young Adult Literature
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Tenderness</em>
Description
An account of the resource
<span>Archival materials about or from Robert Cormier's 1997 novel</span>,<em> Tenderness.</em>
Correspondence - readers
Letter or email exchanges to and from Cormier and his readers. These may be marked drafts or final drafts.
To
The name(s) and email address(es) of the person to whom the email was sent
Ashley Hardiman
From
The name and email address of the person sending the email
Robert Cormier
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Robert Cormier's letter to Ashley Hardiman
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Robert Cormier
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
14 April 1998
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
AnnaMary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPG, 8.5x11
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Letter
Description
An account of the resource
In this brief letter, Cormier points to <em>Tenderness</em> as a reflection of rampant violence in the real world and expresses hope that even monsters like Eric Poole can be saved.
Humanity
Monsters
Optimism
Realism
Tenderness (novel)
Violence
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Tenderness</em>
Description
An account of the resource
<span>Archival materials about or from Robert Cormier's 1997 novel</span>,<em> Tenderness.</em>
Correspondence - editorial
Letter or email exchanges to and from Cormier and his editors. These may be marked drafts or final drafts.
To
The name(s) and email address(es) of the person to whom the email was sent
Robert Cormier
From
The name and email address of the person sending the email
Karen Wojtyla
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Karen Wojtyla's letter to Robert Cormier 9 April 1996
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Karen Wojtyla
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
9 April 1996
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annamary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPG, 8.5x11
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Letter
Description
An account of the resource
In this one page typed, Cormier's Bantam editor Karen Wojtyla confirms receipt of his revisions to <em>Tenderness.</em> She encourages Cormier on his progress with the novel and informs him of the timeline for bound and unbound galleys.
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Robert Cormier's letter to Karen 20 May 1996</a><br /><a href="https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/19" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Robert Cormier's letter to Karen 9 April 1996</a><br /><a href="https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/18" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Karen Wojtyla's letter to Robert Cormier 12 March 1996</a>
Editing Process
Publishing
Tenderness (novel)
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Tenderness</em>
Description
An account of the resource
<span>Archival materials about or from Robert Cormier's 1997 novel</span>,<em> Tenderness.</em>
Correspondence - editorial
Letter or email exchanges to and from Cormier and his editors. These may be marked drafts or final drafts.
To
The name(s) and email address(es) of the person to whom the email was sent
Robert Cormier
From
The name and email address of the person sending the email
Karen Wojtyla
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Karen Wojtyla's letter to Robert Cormier 12 March 1996
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Karen Wojtyla
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
12 March 1996
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
AnnaMary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
JPG, 8.5x11
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Letter
Description
An account of the resource
This five-page, single-spaced editorial letter concerning <em>Tenderness</em> from the editor, Karen Wojtyla (Bantam Doubleday Dell), constructively critiques the work in progress. She asks him to mention "monster" only sparingly, to reconsider how much backstory Jake is given, increase Lori's ambivalence rather than cast her as a willing accomplice to murder and reconsider his choice to close the book with Walter Clayton's suicide. Karen also mentions Craig Virden, Cormier's former editor, in redemptive ways and reveals that he had read and communicated with Cormier about <em>Tenderness </em>previously. Karen agrees with Craig on certain points, including removing Miss Kentall's lesbianism.
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/23" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Craig letter to Robert Cormier 16 February 1996</a><br /><a href="https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/21" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Robert Cormier's letter to Craig 28 February 1996</a><br /><a href="https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/19" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Robert Cormier's letter to Karen 9 April 1996</a><br /><a href="https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/17" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tenderness draft with editor's comment</a>
Ambiguity
Character Development
Homosexuality
Monsters
Plot Structure
Tenderness (novel)
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Title
A name given to the resource
<em>Tenderness</em>
Description
An account of the resource
<span>Archival materials about or from Robert Cormier's 1997 novel</span>,<em> Tenderness.</em>
Correspondence - personal
Letter or email exchanges to and from Cormier and friends. These may be marked drafts or final drafts.
To
The name(s) and email address(es) of the person to whom the email was sent
Robert Cormier
From
The name and email address of the person sending the email
Judy
Dublin Core
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Title
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Judy's letter to Robert Cormier 13 May 1997
Creator
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Judy
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
13 May 1997
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
AnnaMary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
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JPG, 8.5x11
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
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Letter
Description
An account of the resource
This one-page typed letter is from a friend of "Bob and Connie". Judy confesses her fascination with serial killers, especially Ted Bundy, and praises the powerful characterization in Cormier's <em>Tenderness</em>. She speaks about her uncomfortable empathy with Eric and how believable, real, and tragic Lori is.
Relation
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<a href="https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/26" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Robert Cormier's letter to Judy 28 May 1997</a>
Death
Murder
Perspective
Reading
Self-Destruction
Serial Killer
Tenderness (emotion)
Tenderness (novel)
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<em>Tenderness</em>
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An account of the resource
<span>Archival materials about or from Robert Cormier's 1997 novel</span>,<em> Tenderness.</em>
Correspondence - readers
Letter or email exchanges to and from Cormier and his readers. These may be marked drafts or final drafts.
To
The name(s) and email address(es) of the person to whom the email was sent
Robert Cormier
From
The name and email address of the person sending the email
J Lattre
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Title
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J Lattre's letter to Connie and Robert Cormier 6 January 1998
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J Lattre
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Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
Date
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6 January 1998
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AnnaMary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
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JPG, 7 13/16 x 5 13/16
Language
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English
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Letter
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In this two-page typed letter, a friend of the Cormiers praises Robert's latest novel, <em>Tenderness</em>, and promises to float it as a possible topic at reading groups. Lattre praises Cormier's ability to write from the perspective of a teenage girl and concludes by praising Cormier's work as a reflection of real life for young readers.
Girls
I Am the Cheese (novel)
Perspective
Reading
Tenderness (novel)
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<em>Tenderness</em>
Description
An account of the resource
<span>Archival materials about or from Robert Cormier's 1997 novel</span>,<em> Tenderness.</em>
Pedagogical support material
Materials produced to support the instruction of Cormier's books. These could be grade defenses, lesson plans, or supporting documents made by teachers, community members, or publishers of Cormier's works.
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Title
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Delacorte Books for Young Readers Reading Group Guide
Creator
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Patty Campbell
Publisher
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Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
Contributor
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AnnaMary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
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JPG, 8.5x11
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English
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Typescript guide
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An account of the resource
This draft version of Delacorte Press's reading guide for Robert Cormier's novel <em>Tenderness</em> presents the final 16 discussion questions and five others that were not selected for the publisher's Reader's Companion. The questions range from fairly straightforward, plot-driven questions to deeper questions of theology, morality, and literary themes in the novel. The five questions not selected address morality, sociopathology, the nature of love, the use of the term "monster," and the novel's adaptability to film. The draft includes the introduction to the novel, a list of other books by Cormier, and a short biography of the author.
Relation
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<a href="https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/103" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span>Tenderness Reader's Companion Packet</span></a>
Biography
Character
Gender
Irony
Monsters
Morality
Movies
Point-Of-View
Serial Killer
Tenderness (emotion)
Tenderness (novel)
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Title
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Craig letter to Robert Cormier 15 Feb. 1996
Subject
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Tenderness editorial suggestions for revisions.
Description
An account of the resource
In this four-page letter from Craig to Cormier, it becomes apparent that Craig is a fellow editor and colleage of Karen Wojtyla and has had access to her notes on the progress of Tenderness. He offers suggestions for revisions. Cormier has put notes in the margins indicating what suggestiong he will attend to. It's an interesting example of the editor/author relationship. As with Karen Wojtyla's letter, there seems to be a warm personal tone underpinning these professional relationships.
Creator
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Craig
Publisher
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Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
Date
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15 Feb. 1996
Contributor
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Annamary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
Format
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JPG, 8.5X11
Language
A language of the resource
English
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Title
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<em>Tenderness</em>
Description
An account of the resource
<span>Archival materials about or from Robert Cormier's 1997 novel</span>,<em> Tenderness.</em>
Correspondence - editorial
Letter or email exchanges to and from Cormier and his editors. These may be marked drafts or final drafts.
To
The name(s) and email address(es) of the person to whom the email was sent
Robert Cormier
From
The name and email address of the person sending the email
Craig Virden
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Title
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Craig letter to Robert Cormier 16 February 1996
Creator
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Craig
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Robert E. Cormier Collection at Fitchburg State University's Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
16 February 1996
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annamary L. Consalvo
Katharine Covino
Elise Takehana
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JPG, 8.5x11
Language
A language of the resource
English
Type
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Letter
Description
An account of the resource
In this four-page letter from Cormier's editor, Craig Virden, it is apparent that Craig consulted with his colleague, Karen Wojtyla, and other editors at Bantam Doubleday Dell regarding the <em>Tenderness </em>manuscript. Craig explicitly mentions Karen's comments on the manuscript, though he opts for making macro-level suggestions on the draft. He shares his concerns that the novel makes huge departures from young adult literature. While Craig finds the novel and its characters gripping, he does offer some suggestions on Lori's troubling range of moral understanding and Eric's seeming self-awareness of his own monstrosity. Also of concern is the prominence of the police officer and his stereotypical treatment (as well as that of Maria). He briefly discusses mixed concerns about the use of first-person narration from Lori's perspective, Cormier has put notes in the margins indicating what suggestions he will attend to and how as well as which of his writing choices he plans to defend and preserve.
Relation
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<a href="https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/21" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Robert Cormier's letter to Craig 28 February 1996</a><br /><a href="https://robertcormiertwistedintimacy.omeka.net/items/show/18" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Karen Wojtyla's letter to Robert Cormier 12 March 1996</a>
Character Development
Eric (character)
Handwritten Notes
Lori (character)
Monsters
Point-Of-View
Revision
Tenderness (novel)
Thriller
YA Label