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This book contains the complete, authentic collection of eighteen
love letters exchanged between King Henry VIII of England and Anne
Boleyn. Boleyn was Henry's second wife, gaining his favour after
his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, failed to provide him with the
male heir he dearly craved. By all historic accounts, their initial
romance was passionate and the epitome of courtly manners. This
narrative is reinforced by the letters between the two as they
encircled and eyed one another, awaiting the chance to commence
romantic liaisons. The education and eloquence of both authors is
in full display here, and the letters' authenticity is undisputed.
Although in time the marriage was to sour with deadly consequences
for Anne Boleyn, there is little reason to doubt the initial
passion and thrill both experienced at the outset of their
intimacy.
This book contains the complete, authentic collection of eighteen
love letters exchanged between King Henry VIII of England and Anne
Boleyn. Boleyn was Henry's second wife, gaining his favour after
his first wife, Catherine of Aragon, failed to provide him with the
male heir he dearly craved. By all historic accounts, their initial
romance was passionate and the epitome of courtly manners. This
narrative is reinforced by the letters between the two as they
encircled and eyed one another, awaiting the chance to commence
romantic liaisons. The education and eloquence of both authors is
in full display here, and the letters' authenticity is undisputed.
Although in time the marriage was to sour with deadly consequences
for Anne Boleyn, there is little reason to doubt the initial
passion and thrill both experienced at the outset of their
intimacy.
A Reader's Review: I use the story of Henry VIII and his wives to
help students learn how to take lecture notes. Why marry the big
fat gooba is the question that gets ask. Because he's the king and
you can't say no, because of the money, silks, jewels. And because
of this. I've always been one of those Tudor groupies who has a
fondness for both Katherine of Aragon and for Anne Boleyn (I also
like Anne of Cleves and Katherine Parr). I always thought that
Henry VIII believed what he said about his first marriage, though I
also think that it wasn't necessary the truth. I also don't believe
Anne Boleyn commited adultery. She doesn't strike me as that
stupid. Reading these letters from Henry to Anne, one can
understand why she married him, even if one's view of history is
that of Anne of a Thousand Days. Henry comes across as an ardent
and passionate love. The letters smolder, even in this Kindle
digtal edition. The attraction that Henry must have had in his life
comes though far more than any biography of him.
It's as old as time: the breakup letter. The kiss-off. The Dear
John. The big adios. Simple in its premise, stunningly perfect in
its effect. From Anne Boleyn to "Sex and the City" writer/producer
Cindy Chupack, from women both well-known and unknown, imaginary
and real, the letters here span the centuries and the
emotions--providing a stirring, utterly gratifying glimpse at the
power, wit, and fury of a woman's voice. In a
never-before-published letter, Anais Nin gives her lover, C. L.
Baldwin, a piece of her mind. Charlotte Bronte, in formal fashion,
refuses the marriage proposal of Henry Nussey. In a previously
unpublished letter, Sylvia Plath writes to her childhood friend and
brief lover, Phillip McCurdy, expressing her wish to maintain a
platonic relationship. And "Susie Q." lets "Johnny Smack-O" know
that she's onto his philandering.
The brilliance of the mad missives, caustic communiques,
downhearted dispatches, sweet send-offs, and every other sort of
good-bye that fills these pages will surely resonate with anyone
who has ever loved, lost, left, languished, or laughed a hearty
last laugh.
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