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“A broken heart is such a shabby thing, like poverty and failure and the incurable diseases which are also deforming. I hate it and am ashamed of it, and I must somehow repair this heart and put it back into its normal condition, as a tough somewhat scarred but operating organ.”

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

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Martha Gellhorn
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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