What a Hazard a Letter Is by Caroline Atkins
Letters are, says Janet Malcolm, 'fossils of feeling': once written and sent, their sentiments cannot be taken back. But what if, once written, they're not sent - or never arrive? What a Hazard a Letter Is looks at unsent letters in all their forms, from expressions of love left unsaid that could have changed two people's lives to shooting-from-the-hip outbursts that, if not thought better of, would have landed the author in hot water, and the plot twists in novels caused by letters going astray. This endlessly surprising book ranges from George III to David Nicholls' One Day, and from Beethoven's mysterious muse to Kafka, in unsent letters that are by turns magnificent tirades and unbearably poignant, and all too often tell truths too near the mark to send.
'A charming book, witty, original and wise', Sunday Times; 'An enchanting book', Country Life; 'A gloriously varied collection',Daily Mail; 'A sparkling collection', Spectator
Caroline Atkins has written books on design, edited magazines for the National Magazine Company, and now writes for Country Living. She lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781916045323 |
| ISBN 10 | 1916045324 |
| Title | What a Hazard a Letter Is |
| Author | Caroline Atkins |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Safe Haven Books |
| Year published | 2020-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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