Example of Epistolary Texts

They are cataloged as epistolary texts to texts whose purpose is to send a written message to one or more recipients who are not in the place or are in distant places.

We can include here:

• Cards
• Faxes
• Telegrams
• Emails

Elements in the structure of an epistolary text:

Header:

Here the place and date are set, but in the emails the data is placed in the corresponding boxes.

1.- Date.- This is on the upper right side and is a very important piece of information, especially in formal documents and business letters.

2.- Greeting.- This can change according to the type of text that is being applied, becoming personal, familiar or very formal, where different formulas are applied:

• Very mr.
• His Excellency Mr.
• Most Illustrious Mr.
• Distinguished Mrs. etc.
• Estimated
• Estimated
• Dear
• Dear

3.-Introduction.- This is usually optional and inclines the receiver to receive the information in the most pleasant or satisfactory way possible.

4.- Body.- It is the substance of the message expressed.

5.- Farewell.- Here some courtesy formulas are used that are directed by the respect or trust that one has.

6.-Postscript.- (P.D.) or post scriptum (P.S.). It is put in the lower left margin and is a clarification that could be necessary or forgotten.

Although there are also the modifications and requirements of the telegrams that must be reduced and concise, the e-mails that can be in plain or more elaborate formats and faxes that are formatted simple.

Epistolary text example:

Letter from Monica to her mother:

Mexico, February 17, 2013

Dear Mama:

For a long time I have felt the need to greet you and at the same time give an explanation to the whole family, I have finally decided to overcome my fears and face the consequences of my actions. It may seem illogical to you because for everyone I was dead, but it is not like that, I am fine and that is why I have decided to write to you so that you do not cry for me anymore. I knew that you had been informed of my death on the bank of a river, despite being aware I continued on my way and did not give any importance to those rumors. My friend Bernardo did not tell them anything about me out of fear... I want you to know that very soon I will return home and explain how things happened, I hope you can still receive me in your fall and that you love me again to have confidence as before. Do not tell anyone about my return, I hope that one day everyone can forgive me... I love you mother.

Kisses

Monica