Writers' Letters

Jane Austen to Chinua Achebe

By: Michael Bird, Orlando Bird

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Hardcover | 31 August 2021

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Writers' Letters is a collection of fascinating letters written by great writers, from Dickens to De Beauvoir.

Delve into the lives and work of some of the world's great writers with this intriguing collection of correspondence. There is much to discover in this illustrated compendium of letters written by great novelists, poets, playwrights and essayists, from Cervantes to the present day. One hundred letters and notes from Mark Twain, Oscar Wilde, Jane Austen, Virginia Woolf, Jack Kerouac and Chinua Achebe among many others are reproduced, together with a transcript of the correspondence and background details which provide their context. Arranged thematically, the book contains personal musings on love, happiness, work, daily life, money, politics, travel and the creative process. For lovers of literature, these rare documents provide fascinating insights into writers daily lives, relationships and work. In the era of SMS, email and instant message, Writers' Letters reminds us of the treasures to be found in a simple letter.

About the Author

Michael Bird is a writer, art historian and radio broadcaster. He has published many books, essays and articles on modern and contemporary art. His books include Artists Letters (2019) and 100 Ideas That Changed Art (2012).Orlando Bird is a journalist who writes on art and culture, and is a regular contributor to The Telegraph and The Financial Times. He lives in London.

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