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To the Letter

By Simon Garfield

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To the Letter

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Description
Every letter contains a miniature story, and here are some of the greatest. From Oscar Wilde's unconventional method of using the mail to cycling enthusiast Reginald Bray's quest to post himself, Simon Garfield uncovers a host of stories that capture the enchantment of this irreplaceable art (with a supporting cast including Pliny the Younger, Ted Hughes, Virginia Woolf, Napoleon Bonaparte, Lewis Carroll, Jane Austen, David Foster Wallace and the Little Red-Haired Girl). There is also a brief history of the letter-writing guide, with instructions on when and when not to send fish as a wedding gift. And as these accounts unfold, so does the tale of a compelling wartime correspondence that shows how the simplest of letters can change the course of a life.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
464
Release Date:
2014-07-03
Publication Date:
2014-07-03
Publisher:
Canongate Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0857868616
ISBN13:
9780857868619
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
315 g
Height:
128 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
32 cm

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The items bear minimal signs of past use, such as light scratches or memories in the form of markings. These signs of wear give the items a charming character and tell stories of their previous owners, while not affecting their functionality.
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