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My Dear Mother
Stormy Boastful, and Tender Letters by Distinguished Sons--From Dostoevsky to Elvis
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Letters from over 50 notable figures, including Elvis Presley and Ezra Pound, reveal the complex relationships between sons and their mothers. This collection showcases a spectrum of emotions, from tenderness to brutality, as writers, painters, and musicians share personal stories and significant life moments. Themes of love, possessiveness, and indifference are explored, offering a poignant glimpse into the bonds that shape their lives. "My Dear Mother" captures the diverse experiences of boyhood to manhood through heartfelt correspondence.
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My Dear Mother, Karen Elizabeth Gordon
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- Released
- 1997
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- Title
- My Dear Mother
- Subtitle
- Stormy Boastful, and Tender Letters by Distinguished Sons--From Dostoevsky to Elvis
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Karen Elizabeth Gordon
- Publisher
- Algonquin Books
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9781565121218
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Letters from over 50 notable figures, including Elvis Presley and Ezra Pound, reveal the complex relationships between sons and their mothers. This collection showcases a spectrum of emotions, from tenderness to brutality, as writers, painters, and musicians share personal stories and significant life moments. Themes of love, possessiveness, and indifference are explored, offering a poignant glimpse into the bonds that shape their lives. "My Dear Mother" captures the diverse experiences of boyhood to manhood through heartfelt correspondence.