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In Letters of Note: Sex, Shaun Usher collects together some of the most noteworthy missives ever written on the subject, from euphemism-laden, flirtatious exchanges and desire-driven expressions of passion to sincere and thoughtful meditations on the meaning of sex.

Includes letters by:
John Cheever, Dorothy Day,
Frida Kahlo, Margaret Mead,
Henry Miller, Anaïs Nin,
Mae West
& many more



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Praise for Letters of Note: Quite literally the most enjoyable volume it is possible to imagine. Every page is a marvel * * Spectator * *
The literary equivalent of a box of chocolates - bite-sized and pure addictive pleasure . . . The result is beautifully produced, with photographs and colour facsimiles of much of the correspondence. A gorgeous Christmas present * * Sunday Times * *
It is hard to see how Letters Of Note could ever be surpassed * * Mail on Sunday * *
A gloriously presented compilation * * Financial Times * *

Letters of Note: Sex

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    A Paperback / softback by Shaun Usher, Shaun Usher

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      Publisher Canongate Books
      Published 6 May 2021
      ISBN-13 9781786895561
      978-1786895561
      ISBN-10 1786895560
      Also in:
      Anthologies Published diaries, letters and journals

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      In Letters of Note: Sex, Shaun Usher collects together some of the most noteworthy missives ever written on the subject, from euphemism-laden, flirtatious exchanges and desire-driven expressions of passion to sincere and thoughtful meditations on the meaning of sex.

      Includes letters by:
      John Cheever, Dorothy Day,
      Frida Kahlo, Margaret Mead,
      Henry Miller, Anaïs Nin,
      Mae West
      & many more



      Trade Review
      Praise for Letters of Note: Quite literally the most enjoyable volume it is possible to imagine. Every page is a marvel * * Spectator * *
      The literary equivalent of a box of chocolates - bite-sized and pure addictive pleasure . . . The result is beautifully produced, with photographs and colour facsimiles of much of the correspondence. A gorgeous Christmas present * * Sunday Times * *
      It is hard to see how Letters Of Note could ever be surpassed * * Mail on Sunday * *
      A gloriously presented compilation * * Financial Times * *

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