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Private Words: Letters and Diaries from the Second World War

[London]: Penguin Books, [1993]. Paperback. 310 pages. Softcover. Pages a bit yellowed, but otherwise in fine condition with no flaws. Item #779
ISBN: 0140131256

Excerpts from letters and diaries written by British military members and civilians during the war, each excerpt with an introduction by the editor. Blurbs of praise from actor and author Dirk Bogarde, war and cultural historian Paul Fussell, and literary critic John Carey, who called the book "One of the most engrossing anthologies I have ever read." Originally published by Viking in 1991.

Price: $12.50