From fan mail,to love letters, to a freed slaves reply to his former master – this eclectic mix enlightens, and delights,and captures the correspondents’ inner lives“A letter always seemed to me like immortality because it is the intellect alone without corporeal friend,” wrote Emily Dickinson. This treasure trove of letters captures minds throughout history, and from presidents to pop stars to paupers. The sense of intimacy conveyed is often startlingly raw,taking us into the writers’ deepest desires and fears, and elucidating the complexities of the intellect.
Iggy Pop advises a distressed young fan to 'take a deep breath and finish whatever you must to outlive' Related: Jourdon Anderson's letter to Patrick Henry Anderson, or 1865 Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com