Why Friendship Matters

A gorgeous anthology of poetry, fiction and essays about friendship from your favorite classic authors. Some friendships need celebrating, some are hard to navigate, and some need a bit of tender love and care. Delve into this anthology for a tour of all aspects of friendship - from the strength of its bonds, how it can hurt and how it runs deep. This edition is edited and introduced by writer, academic and historian, Michèle Mendelssohn. Why Friendship Matters is an inspiring collection that spans three centuries of writing and includes many beloved authors from across the globe, including Audre Lorde, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Michel de Montaigne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Jane Austen, and Alice E. Ives. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning pocket size classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.