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Edward Streeter
US-amerikanischer Schriftsteller
Dere Mable
Synopsis
This collection of letters offers a humorous look at the experiences of a young American soldier during World War I. Writing to his sweetheart, Mable, the soldier recounts the absurdities and challenges of military life with wit and charm. The correspondence provides a unique and lighthearted perspective on the Great War.
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Frequently asked questions
Where did these letters originally appear before being collected into a book?
The letters were first published as a recurring humorous column titled Love Letters of a Rookie in a division newspaper called Gas Attack, which Edward Streeter and his fellow soldiers created while training at Camp Wadsworth [1.1.5].
Are there other books featuring these characters?
Edward Streeter continued the story of Bill Smith and Mable in two subsequent volumes titled That's Me All Over, Mable and Same Old Bill, eh Mable.
Is there a companion book written from the perspective of the recipient?
A separate book titled Dere Bill: Mable's Love Letters to her Rookie was written by Florence Elizabeth Summers as a response to the original collection.