{"product_id":"1905-her-letter-victorian-cloth-book","title":"1905 \"Her Letter\" Victorian Cloth Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"d54d18e7-cf56-4889-810b-3d2e012bdb5a\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHer Letter, His Answer \u0026amp; Her Last Letter\u003c\/em\u003e by Bret Harte, published in 1905 by Houghton, Mifflin \u0026amp; Company at The Riverside Press in Cambridge, is a poetic narrative that explores themes of love, miscommunication, and societal expectations. The book comprises three interconnected poems, each written from a different perspective, weaving a humorous yet poignant tale of romantic correspondence. Harte’s clever use of wit and sharp social commentary highlights the complexities of relationships and the misunderstandings that often accompany them, making this work both relatable and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in the late 19th century, the poems reflect the popularity of narrative and sentimental poetry during an era when romantic ideals were undergoing significant shifts. Harte, known for his keen observations and regional writing, used this work to satirize societal norms and romantic conventions, appealing to readers who enjoyed lighthearted yet thought-provoking reflections on love and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[d]Author | Bret Harte [d]Title | Her Letter, His Answer \u0026amp; Her Last Letter [d]Illustrator | Arthur I. Keller [d]Publisher | Houghton, Mifflin \u0026amp; Company, The Riverside Press, Cambridge [d]Date | 1905 [d]Binding | Green cloth with Art Nouveau floral decoration and gilt accents [d]Origin | United States [d]Language | English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e[condition] A good copy showing wear consistent with age and use. The green cloth boards retain their decoration and the gilt accents remain legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Austyn Marie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49674178527510,"sku":"AMD-0550","price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/4623\/5926\/files\/E46AF258-6184-4239-BCA6-AF9D28081253_1_201_a.jpg?v=1775062788","url":"https:\/\/austyn-marie-design.myshopify.com\/products\/1905-her-letter-victorian-cloth-book","provider":"Austyn Marie Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}