Dead letters by Maurice Baring
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"Dead Letters" by Maurice Baring is a collection of imaginative letters written in the early 20th century. The work takes the form of fictional correspondence, drawing upon historical figures and events, offering a playful and engaging exploration of their lives and thoughts rather than strict historical accuracy. Through this creative lens, readers encounter letters from notable figures such as Clytaemnestra, Cleopatra, and Ovid, infused with wit and personal insight. The opening of
"Dead Letters" presents a unique framing device, introducing the reader to the author’s perspective on the nature of these correspondences. Baring clearly states that these letters are not intended as historical records but rather as playful fictions inspired by history. The first letters feature Clytaemnestra communicating with Aegisthus, touching on domestic matters interwoven with hints of the epic tale of the Trojan War. The discussions reveal her personal musings, social dynamics, and emotional conflicts, providing a humorous yet poignant glimpse into her character amidst the looming historical backdrop. This sets the stage for a delightful read that challenges traditional notions of historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Baring, Maurice, 1874-1945 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dead letters |
| Original Publication | United States: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1910. |
| Note | Imaginary letters from historical or legendary characters. |
| Contents | From the Mycenae papers -- With the Carthaginian fleet, 216, B.C. -- Lesbia Illa -- Cleopatra at Rome -- Ovid's banishment -- The Caprae regatta, A.D. 27 -- Messalina -- Nero interviewed, Rome, A.D. 64 -- Marcus Aurelius at Lanuvium -- The Camelot jousts -- King Lear's daughter -- Lady Macbeth's trouble -- At the court of King Claudius -- Romeo and Rosaline -- A first night -- The poet, the player, and the literary agent -- Bath, 1663 -- Peter the Great -- "Hamlet" and Dr. Dodd -- Herr Müller -- Heine in Paris -- Smith major -- From Saturday to Monday -- A Russian sailor. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English wit and humor |
| Subject | Imaginary letters |
| Subject | English fiction -- 20th century |
| Subject | Letters in literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71285 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71285-7 |
| Release Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Last Update | Jul 29, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 574 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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