This volume explores the complex relationships between writers through their letters. The book examines a variety of different cases, from the famous quarrel between Voltaire and La Beaumelle to the more obscure rivalry between Stefan Zweig and Romain Rolland. The editors of the book, Régine Battiston, Nikol Dziub and Augustin Voegele, argue that these epistolary quarrels offer a unique insight into the creative process and psychology of writers. They show how these conflicts can be both destructive and productive, and how they can shape the work of the two writers involved. This book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of literary history and the nature of friendship and enmity. It is also fascinating reading for anyone interested in the lives and minds of great writers.

This book is included in DOAB.