The Jessica Letters: An Editor's Romance

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The Jessica Letters: An Editor's Romance

by Corra Harris, Paul Elmer More

EN·~4 hours

Chapters

Description

A series of letters opens the story, drawing listeners into a witty, turn‑of‑the‑century literary world where an editor and a young critic named Jessica exchange sharp observations and tender confessions. Their correspondence blurs the line between professional appraisal and personal yearning, as the editor praises her incisive reviews while questioning whether a life devoted to literature can ever be truly fulfilling. The tone is both playful and philosophical, inviting the audience to contemplate art, ambition, and the shadows we cast on each other’s dreams.

The narrative then follows Jessica’s first journey to the bustling city, where she meets the editor face‑to‑face and discovers how their written rapport translates into real‑world chemistry. As their connection deepens, the story explores the clash between creative passion and the practical demands of the publishing world, setting the stage for further visits that will test love against deeper questions of belief and purpose.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (271K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2008-09-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Corra Harris

Corra Harris

1869–1935

Remembered for her sharp wit and fearless voice, this Georgia writer turned small-town life, religion, and social change into fiction and essays that still feel lively today. She was one of the South’s best-known women writers in the early 20th century.

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Paul Elmer More

Paul Elmer More

1864–1937

A leading voice in American literary criticism, he helped shape the New Humanist movement and brought a moral, classical bent to essays that still feel sharp and reflective. He also wrote poetry, novels, and long studies of religion and culture.

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