Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Doussia Ergaz, May 5, 1955 to November 19, 1955 ., May 5, 1955, November 19, 1955
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
5 TLS, in French, mostly concerning the publication of Lolita with Olympia, especially Girodias' suggestion that all French in the original be cut, the future French translation of the novel, and VN's concern over the copyright and G.'s tardiness in sending proofs. Discussion of contractual and translation matters involving other works, including Laughter in the Dark, The Defense, Pnin, Conclusive Evidence.
Dates
- May 5, 1955
- November 19, 1955
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
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)
rareref@cornell.edu
2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)
rareref@cornell.edu