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TLS to Monsieur Maurice Nadeau from Vladimir Nabokov, July 11, 1959 ., July 11, 1959

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 12

Scope and Contents

Probably written from Arizona, in French, concerning the botched translation of the acrostic that ends Vane Sisters. Outlines course of action VN wishes Nadeau to follow in this matter, and includes demand for payment for Les Lettres Nouvelles's unauthorized 1957 reproduction of a Lolita fragment.

Dates

  • July 11, 1959

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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