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TLS to Madame D. Ergaz from Vladimir Nabokov, February 16, 1955 ., February 16, 1955

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 21

Scope and Contents

Written from Goldwin Smith Hall, Ithaca NY, in French, with Russian greeting, concerning the film rights for Laughter in the Dark and The Defense. First mention of a long novel that, for "various reasons", VN feels cannot be published in the United States. VN wishes to know whether it will be possible to find a European editor for an English version of this long novel, and suggests that Sylvia Beach might be interested if she is still publishing. Series of questions about possible translators.

Dates

  • February 16, 1955

Creator

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

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