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Letters of Note is a collection of 125 of the most entertaining, inspiring, and unusual letters in world history. This book showcases a diverse array of correspondence, celebrating the fascination of written communication with all the humor, seriousness, sadness, and madness that life encompasses. It features poignant letters such as Virginia Woolf's heartbreaking farewell to her husband, Queen Elizabeth II's personal recipe for egg custard sent to President Eisenhower, and the first recorded use of "OMG" in a letter to Winston Churchill. The collection also includes Gandhi's plea for peace to Adolf Hitler and Iggy Pop's heartfelt letter to a young female fan in distress, alongside Leonardo da Vinci's remarkable job application. Each letter offers a unique glimpse into the thoughts and emotions of its author, making this anthology a compelling tribute to the art of letter writing.
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Letters of Note, Shaun Usher
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Letters of Note
- Language
- English, German
- Authors
- Shaun Usher
- Publisher
- Heyne
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- ISBN10
- 3453699270
- ISBN13
- 9783453699274
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, True Stories, Biographies, References & Manuals, Opinion Journalism & Essays, Writing
- Rating
- 4.4 out of 5
- Description
- Letters of Note is a collection of 125 of the most entertaining, inspiring, and unusual letters in world history. This book showcases a diverse array of correspondence, celebrating the fascination of written communication with all the humor, seriousness, sadness, and madness that life encompasses. It features poignant letters such as Virginia Woolf's heartbreaking farewell to her husband, Queen Elizabeth II's personal recipe for egg custard sent to President Eisenhower, and the first recorded use of "OMG" in a letter to Winston Churchill. The collection also includes Gandhi's plea for peace to Adolf Hitler and Iggy Pop's heartfelt letter to a young female fan in distress, alongside Leonardo da Vinci's remarkable job application. Each letter offers a unique glimpse into the thoughts and emotions of its author, making this anthology a compelling tribute to the art of letter writing.