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TL to Charles Orengo from Vladimir Nabokov, September 24, 1971 ., September 24, 1971

 Item — Box: 2, Folder: 56

Scope and Contents

Written from Palace Hôtel, Montreux, in English, discussion Chaïns translation of Ada, on the whole with admiration at the texture, rhythm, vocabulary, and Chaïns' resourceful puns, but noting some general principles of correction. Discusses "method" by which VN is to transmit corrections.

Dates

  • September 24, 1971

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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