“If I were a first rate writer, I wouldn't mind a bit. What does depress me is this: it is so desperately hard and so obsessive and so lonely to write that, in return for all this work, one would like a little self satisfaction. And that is never going to come, for the simple reason that I do not deserve it. I cannot be a good enough writer. You see? I call it grim. But the future looks awfully clear to me.”
Quote by Martha Gellhorn
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The letters of Martha Gellhorn
This volume presents a compilation of personal letters written by the influential American journalist and war correspondent Martha Gellhorn. The collection provides readers with an intimate view of her communications with family, friends, colleagues, and contemporaries throughout her distinguished career as one of the most prominent female war correspondents of the twentieth century. The letters reveal her firsthand observations from conflict zones around the world, her relationships with other writers and journalists, and her personal reflections on the events and people she encountered during her extensive reporting career. more
Author
Martha Gellhorn
Martha Gellhorn was an American journalist and author, renowned for her adventurous life and her role as a pioneering war correspondent. She was a distinguished figure in the literary community, with her writing frequently exploring the human experience, especially during times of war. Gellhorn's career spanned several decades, and she was celebrated for her courage and her talent for capturing the spirit of the people and places she visited. more
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