Rachel Syme’s Letter Writer is a spirited and literary reimagining of Victorian correspondence guides, tailored for the modern letter writer. The book encourages readers to revive the art of handwritten letters and to embrace the tactile, thoughtful practices of correspondence in a digital age.
Syme draws inspiration from Frost’s Original Letter-Writer, a 19th-century manual of letter etiquette, and updates its rules with a playful yet sincere voice. She covers topics such as choosing stationery, pressing flowers, perfume in letters, and even how to write about the weather without being dull.
Throughout the book, Syme integrates letters and excerpts from renowned writers, Zelda Fitzgerald, Willa Cather, Vita Sackville-West, Octavia Butler, and more to illustrate both style and emotional resonance in correspondence.
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