The art of letter writing is a lost art in the age of instant communication, but it was once an essential skill. This book offers a comprehensive guide to writing letters in the style of the great authors of the past. It includes examples of letters from Jane Austen, Samuel Johnson, and other literary luminaries, providing readers with a sense of the elegance and grace that once characterized the art of correspondence. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of writing or the art of communication. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.