Writers' Letters is a collection of personal letters from writers to
friends, lovers, family, and foes. From Samuel Johnson's letter to his
adopted ex-slave Jamaican heir and Mart Twain's adorable letter to Walt
Whitman, this is a collection for lovers of all things literature. Writers' Letters
is a book exposing the struggles, foibles, and inner lives of writers
when they are not professionally crafting a narrative for the public.
WHAT STANDS OUT
The
diversity of writers here is a good thing. From differences in
ethnicity to genres, you are likely to find one or two of your favourite
writers here.
I love the background provided for each letter.
This gives each correspondence some context, enabling the reader to
understand why it was written, to whom, and under which historical
circumstances.
It was nice seeing prints of the original documents in the book. It gives this collection an authentic flavour.
DISLIKES
None.
Many thanks to Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion for providing a review copy.
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