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Edward Streeter
Dere Mable
The "Dere Mable" series collects the humorous and heartfelt letters of Bill to his sweetheart, Mable, during his time as a rookie soldier. These historical fiction essays offer a lighthearted look at military life and the enduring nature of love during wartime.
The books are best read in the order of their original publication to follow Bill's experiences chronologically: "Dere Mable," followed by "That's Me All Over, Mable," and then "Same Old Bill, Eh Mable?".
The "Dere Mable" letters were adapted into a silent film in 1921, which brought Bill and Mable's story to a wider audience.
The letters were written by Edward Streeter, a journalist and humorist, who adopted the persona of Bill to offer a unique perspective on World War I.