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Correspondence between Olympia Press, the Bureau Littéraire D. Clairouin, and Vladimir Nabokov, August 8, 1957 to November 8, 1957 ., August 8, 1957, November 8, 1957

 Item — Box: 3, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents

11 items (5 TLS from Olympia and 6 TL from various parties). Includes a copies of letters sent from G. to VN answering various accusations (about the price of the book relative to VN's royalties, and about the sending of statements), refusing to acknowledging the rupture of their contract, and expressing G.'s sense that he is a "victim of your personal problems." Other letters concern translation and financial matters, including the search for an American publisher for Lolita.. Ergaz (11.8.57) acknowledges the unfortunate state of G.'s relationship with VN, and hopes VN will take G.'s demand that Olympia be mentioned in all editions of Lolita. (10.29.57) in the "right way."

Dates

  • August 8, 1957
  • November 8, 1957

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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