TLS to Madame D. Ergaz from Vladimir Nabokov, January 27, 1962 ., January 27, 1962
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 24
Scope and Contents
Written from Palace Hôtel, Montreux, in French, regarding Chrestien's translation of Pnin, which VN has now completed, though with great difficulty. Would love to meet C., but sees no point in his coming to Montreux to meet the Nabokovs, as VN cannot possibly spare the time he deserves, while Chrestien ought to occupy himself with corrections. Thinks Pale Fire will prove more difficult to translate than Pnin or even Lolita, and will need to see a sample of the translator's work before deciding. Unflattering assessment of Faulkner's style.
Dates
- January 27, 1962
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
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607-255-3530
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2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)
rareref@cornell.edu