1914 – 1918
World War I
Letters from the Great War, documenting the experiences of soldiers and civilians during unprecedented global conflict.
3 letters from this era
World War I
Military
Letter from the Western Front
Wilfred Owen → Susan Owen (Mother)
It is a great life. I am more oblivious than alas! yourself, dear Mother, of the ghastly glimmering of the guns outside.
October 4, 1918 • France
World War I
Science
Letter from Occupied France
Marie Curie → Irène Joliot-Curie
I am resolved to put all my strength at the service of my adopted country, since I cannot do anything for my unfortunate native country.
November 6, 1914 • Paris
World War I
Science
Letter on Relativity
Albert Einstein → Michele Besso
The general theory of relativity has been completed. I have finally solved the problem of gravitation and planetary motion.
August 1916 • Berlin