Dead letters

"Dead Letters" by Maurice Baring is a collection of fictional letters, offering a charming and inventive look into the lives of famous figures. Instead of sticking to strict historical facts, the book presents itself as fiction. It uses make-believe letters between historical figures to explore what they might have thought and felt. Readers get to see letters from people like Clytaemnestra, Cleopatra, and Ovid. These letters are witty and give personal insights into the characters. The first letters show Clytaemnestra talking with Aegisthus, mixing everyday life with hints of the big events of the Trojan War. The book creates a fun and interesting way to look at the characters.