TLS to Madame D. Ergaz from Vladimir Nabokov, August 15, 1951 ., August 15, 1951
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Scope and Contents
Addressed from 623 Highland Road, Ithaca NY, but probably written from "les 'wilds' de l'Ouest", in French, treats the inadequacy of Yvonne Davet as translator of Sebastian, and urges that she not be hired to translate his autobiography as, counter to VN's own aesthetic search for the new, Davet (claims VN) relies on language devalued by over-use. Some discussion (from memory) of the film rights for Chambre Noir (Laughter in the Dark). Includes description of Nabokovs' difficult financial situation.
Dates
- August 15, 1951
Creator
- From the Collection: Nabokov, Vladimir Vladimirovich, 1899-1977. (Person)
- From the Collection: Girodias, Maurice. (Person)
- From the Collection: Schébéko, Marie. (Person)
- From the Collection: Doussia, Ergaz. (Person)
- From the Collection: Nabokova, Vera. (Person)
Language of Materials
Collection material in English
Extent
2.5 cubic feet. (2.5 cubic feet.)
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
Contact:
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)
rareref@cornell.edu
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)
rareref@cornell.edu