While it is well known that Will
Durant was a prolific writer, penning over 6 million words
for The Story of Civilization alone, what is less known is
that he also was a prolific letter writer. His fan mail was
extensive and every week would see him taking time out from
his professional obligations to answer letters from friends,
fans and colleagues.
We encourage visitors
to the Will Durant Foundation website who may have some correspondence
from Dr. Durant to
share them with us by sending a copy to John Little’s
attention via our e-mail address, along with some information
on the background of the letter. On occasion, the Will Durant
Foundation will feature a new installment of "Dear Will
Durant" which
will highlight some of his more interesting correspondence,
from "letters to the editor" sections of newspapers,
to answering general queries from fans, to acknowledging missives
from Presidents and old friends.
-- J.L.
Dear Mr. President
The Wickedness of Man
Advice for a Young Teacher
Remembering Theodore Dreiser
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