Stashower, Daniel
Arthur Conan Doyle: A Life in Letters
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007247608
- author:
- Stashower, Daniel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 700
- Dimensions:
- 129mm X 198mm
- Genre:
- Biography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Arthur Conan Doyle: A Life in Letters offers an intimate glimpse into the life of one of literature's most iconic figures. This collection of letters between Arthur Conan Doyle and his mother spans nearly five decades, from 1867 to her death in 1921. The letters reveal a complex and multifaceted individual, whose life was marked by both triumph and struggle. From his early days as a ship's surgeon on a whaling ship to his later years as a renowned author of detective fiction, Doyle's correspondence provides a unique insight into his personal struggles and professional successes. Through these letters, Doyle's mother serves as a loyal confidant, offering a candid and often humorous perspective on her son's life. This collection is the first time that this material has been made available, providing a fresh and fascinating look at one of literature's most beloved characters.
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