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Discover the art of letter writing through the voices that shaped English letters.
This definitive collection gathers correspondence from renowned writers, arranged to trace the evolution of the form from birth to mature expression.
Edited by Claude Moore Fuess, the volume presents complete letters (not excerpts) by figures whose private notes illuminate public roles, creative minds, and everyday life. Introduction and notes frame why letters matter, how they were written, and what they reveal about personality, craft, and culture—without requiring prior knowledge of any one author.
- Learn how personal voices became literature, from the intimate to the influential.
- See letters arranged chronologically to follow a writer’s development over time.
- Discover what makes a letter memorable: personality, sincerity, and engaging style.
- Appreciate the notes and introductions that help readers understand context, life, and era.
Ideal for students, teachers, and general readers who love literary history, this edition offers a broad, accessible view of what letters can reveal about writers and their worlds.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book contains a series of exemplary English letters carefully selected from an extensive archive dating back to the 15th century, offering an intriguing insight into the evolution of the letter as a literary form. The author has included letters by luminaries such as William Wordsworth, Charles Dickens, and Sir Walter Scott, creating a diverse and rich tapestry of voices and perspectives. The letters provide an illuminating glimpse into the personal lives, thoughts, and experiences of these renowned figures, revealing their hopes, fears, and aspirations. Through these letters, we gain a deeper understanding of literary giants, historical events, and the cultural landscape of the time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330201480_0
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