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Nancy Mitford
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
576
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction epistolary collection gathers the wit and insight of two of the twentieth centuryโs most entertaining writers. Across more than five hundred letters over twenty-two years, they trade literary advice, dissect friends, and cloak real feelings beneath sparkling repartee. Their friendship survives more on paper than in person, and the correspondence offers a vivid window into the literary and social circles of London and Paris during the Second World War and the decades that followed. Rich in humor and observation, it will appeal to fans of literary history, memoir, and intelligent social commentary.
Readers encounter the letters in their original voice, presented as an intimate, story-like sequence of exchanges. The epistolary format lets you watch opinions shift, jokes land, and arguments unfold across continents, time, and circumstance. The reading experience is brisk yet thoughtful, marrying personal warmth with sharp literary critique, and it invites readers to notice how writers shape each otherโs work.
Beyond entertainment, the collection offers a glimpse into mid-century literary culture: how authors discussed books, edited one anotherโs ideas, navigated social networks, and responded to world events. The language is accessible and witty, with context embedded in the letters themselves, making it easy to follow debates about style, influence, and taste without requiring prior background.
After finishing, readers come away with a vivid sense of mid-20th-century literary life, a deeper appreciation for wit and craft, and a renewed understanding of how private letters can illuminate public culture.
Product Details
Author
Nancy Mitford
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
576
Language
English
SKU
9780141193922
ISBN
9780141193922
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x2.5x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: โน 799
โน 760
โน 39 Off