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TLS to Madame D. Ergaz from Vladimir Nabokov, May 24, 1955 ., May 24, 1955

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 24

Scope and Contents

Written from Goldwin Smith Hall, Ithaca NY, in French, expressing satisfaction that Ergaz has found an editor for Lolita, and discussing the logistics of publishing an English and French edition in France, as well as VN's wish to publish the novel under a nom de plume. Short postscript dealing with the title of the French version of Conclusive Evidence. Annotation underlined: "La préface [of Lolita] doit rester telle quelle est."

Dates

  • May 24, 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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