Letters of Note: War

Name: Letters of Note: War
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781786895349
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Letters of Note: War curated by Shaun Usher, presents a powerful collection of letters that reveal the diverse human experiences of war. The anthology spans tales of bravery, compassion, horror, and violence through correspondence from notable figures including Martha Gellhorn, Alexander Hamilton, Kurt Vonnegut, J.R.R. Tolkien, and many others.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in history, wartime personal narratives, and compelling human stories. It will appeal to those who appreciate thoughtfully curated collections and fans of literary and historic correspondence.

A powerful collection of letters on the theme of War, curated by the founder of the Letters of Note website.

Description

In Letters of Note: War, Shaun Usher brings together some of the most remarkable letters that encapsulate the human experience of war, from unimaginable feats of courage and compassion to unthinkable episodes of violence and horror.

Includes letters by:
Martha Gellhorn, Alexander Hamilton,
Kurt Vonnegut, Mehmed IV,
J.R.R. Tolkien, June Wandrey,
Eleanor Wimbish, Luis Alvarez,
Canute Frankson, Gajan Singh
& many more.

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Praised for its addictive and beautifully produced presentation, the collection is described as a 'gloriously presented compilation' and 'quite literally the most enjoyable volume it is possible to imagine.' Reviewers highlight its mix of tragic, funny, historic, and lyrical letters, making it both inspiring and a treasured read. Stephen Fry acclaimed it as his book of the year, noting its never-tiring appeal.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786895349

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Contributors:

Compiled by Shaun Usher

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 101g

Pages: 144

Collections

Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Journals Non-Fiction Stationery

About the Author

Shaun Usher is a writer and sole custodian of the popular blogs lettersofnote.com and listsofnote.com. He has transformed both blogs into bestselling books, crowd-funded by Unbound and jointly published by Unbound and Canongate. He lives in Wilmslow with his wife Karina and their two sons. He is the author of the bestselling Letters of Note, More Letters of Note, Lists of Note and Speeches of Note. Along with Simon Garfield's To the Letter, Letters of Note inspired Letters Live, a series of live performances celebrating the enduring power of literary correspondence, with great performers reading remarkable letters to a live audience.

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