Selected Letters Of Rebecca West
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. The book is open to the title page spread, showing clean, unmarked pages with no visible tears or damage. Pages appear white and fresh with no yellowing. Jacket: N/A. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding condition: Appears intact.
Selected Letters of Rebecca West, edited, annotated, and introduced by Bonnie Kime Scott, presents an intimate and revealing portrait of one of the twentieth century's most formidable literary and intellectual figures. The collection chronicles West's correspondence across decades, uncovering her sharp wit, fierce political convictions, and deeply personal reflections on love, war, and the role of women in public life. West writes with characteristic authority and elegance, whether addressing fellow writers, political figures, or close friends, making each letter a miniature essay in its own right. Scott's meticulous editorial work provides invaluable context, situating the letters within the broader sweep of West's extraordinary career as a novelist, journalist, and cultural critic. Together, these letters argue persuasively that Rebecca West was not merely a witness to the modern age — she was one of its defining voices.
Author: Rebecca West
Format: Hardback
Published: 2000, Yale University Press
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. The book is open to the title page spread, showing clean, unmarked pages with no visible tears or damage. Pages appear white and fresh with no yellowing. Jacket: N/A. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding condition: Appears intact.
Selected Letters of Rebecca West, edited, annotated, and introduced by Bonnie Kime Scott, presents an intimate and revealing portrait of one of the twentieth century's most formidable literary and intellectual figures. The collection chronicles West's correspondence across decades, uncovering her sharp wit, fierce political convictions, and deeply personal reflections on love, war, and the role of women in public life. West writes with characteristic authority and elegance, whether addressing fellow writers, political figures, or close friends, making each letter a miniature essay in its own right. Scott's meticulous editorial work provides invaluable context, situating the letters within the broader sweep of West's extraordinary career as a novelist, journalist, and cultural critic. Together, these letters argue persuasively that Rebecca West was not merely a witness to the modern age — she was one of its defining voices.