The Letters Of James Agee To Father Flye

The Letters Of James Agee To Father Flye

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The Letters of James Agee to Father Flye is a collection of personal letters written by James Agee, a prominent American writer and journalist, to his close friend and confidant, Father James Harold Flye. The letters were written over a period of several years, from 1948 until Agee's death in 1955, and offer a unique insight into the writer's personal life, struggles, and creative process.The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Agee's work as a writer and journalist, his relationships with friends and family, his struggles with alcoholism and depression, and his spiritual beliefs. Throughout the letters, Agee displays a deep sense of introspection and self-awareness, as well as a profound empathy for the people and world around him.The collection is edited by Father Flye's son, Hugh, who provides a detailed introduction and notes to help contextualize the letters and provide background information on Agee's life and work. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of America's most influential writers, and is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, journalism, or the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781258050825
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Imprint: Literary Licensing, LLC
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Language: English
Number of pages: 246
Weight: 531g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 18mm