The Jessica Letters: An Editor's Romance by Paul Elmer More and Corra Harris
(6 User reviews)
906
Harris, Corra, 1869-1935
English
"The Jessica Letters: An Editor's Romance" by Paul Elmer More and Corra Harris is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around an exchange of letters between Jessica Doane, a young aspiring writer from Georgia, and Philip Towers, an editor in New York. Their correspondence explores themes of love, literature, and the philosop...
The opening of the novel sets the tone for the epistolary format, introducing the characters through their letters. In his first letter, Philip reflects on the nature of literature and expresses concern for Jessica's ambition to dedicate her life to writing, warning her about the difficulties she might face. He seems to harbor deep feelings for her, though veiled behind editorials and philosophies. Jessica candidly shares her experiences during her visit to New York and her perceptions of Philip, revealing her initial fears and aspirations. The letters develop a rich dialogue, blending humor, earnestness, and intellectual discourse, hinting at the profound connection forming between these two individuals as they navigate their personal and artistic identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
✅ No Rights Reserved
This book is widely considered to be in the public domain. It is available for public use and education.
Elizabeth White
4 months agoI decided to give this a try based on a colleague's recommendation, the way it challenges the status quo is both daring and well-supported. A refreshing and intellectually stimulating read.
Margaret Moore
5 months agoIf you're tired of surface-level information, the historical context mentioned in the early chapters is quite enlightening. Definitely a five-star contribution to the field.
Mary White
1 week agoIt took me a while to process the complex ideas here, but the author clearly has a deep mastery of the subject matter. This adds significant depth to my understanding of the field.
Jessica Thomas
2 months agoThis work demonstrates a clear mastery of contemporary theories.
Michael Smith
3 weeks agoMy first impression was quite positive because the footnotes provide extra depth for those who want to dig deeper. I'm glad I chose this over the other alternatives.