My Dear Mother

Stormy Boastful, and Tender Letters by Distinguished Sons--From Dostoevsky to Elvis

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• Karen Elizabeth Gordon

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• 232 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren

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Letters from over 50 notable figures, including Elvis Presley and Ezra Pound, reveal the complex relationships between sons and their mothers. This collection showcases a spectrum of emotions, from tenderness to brutality, as writers, painters, and musicians share personal stories and significant life moments. Themes of love, possessiveness, and indifference are explored, offering a poignant glimpse into the bonds that shape their lives. "My Dear Mother" captures the diverse experiences of boyhood to manhood through heartfelt correspondence.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1997
• Einband: Paperback