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The Letter from Home by Samuel Begg, WW1
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The Letter from Home by Samuel Begg, WW1
" From His Little Girl: The Letter from Home" published in The Illustrated London News Christmas Number in 1916, showing a soldier at the Front taking a quiet moment to read a letter from his daughter at home. A companion picture showing the little girl writing the letter was printed on the opposite page ). Date: 1916
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Brazier Correspondence Letter Letters News Quiet
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by Samuel Begg is a poignant depiction of the profound connection between a soldier at the Front and his young daughter back home during the turbulent times of the First World War. Published in The Illustrated London News Christmas Number in 1916, this evocative image captures a quiet moment of respite for the soldier as he reads a heartfelt letter from his little girl. The warmth of the brazier and the flickering fire add to the intimate and tender scene, creating a stark contrast to the harsh realities of the Western Front. On the opposite page of the publication, a companion picture showed the little girl diligently writing her letter, her concentration unbroken as she carefully crafted her words of love and support for her father. The correspondence between them served as a lifeline, a reminder of the enduring bond between family and the unwavering love that transcended the physical and geographical barriers of war. This powerful image and its companion piece encapsulate the emotional depth and complexity of the human experience during the First World War. The soldiers' longing for home and the unwavering love and support of their families served as a source of strength and solace in the face of unimaginable adversity. The Letter from Home by Samuel Begg stands as a testament to the enduring power of love and connection, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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