Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Doussia Ergaz, November 19, 1956 to December 31, 1956 ., November 19, 1956, December 31, 1956
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 8
Scope and Contents
6 TLS, in English and French, concerning issues surrounding the American publication of Lolita (including the publication of a portion in The Anchor Review), Girodias' plan of importing copies of Lolita. into the U.S., and negotiations with a German firm over the rights to other works. Véra expresses astonishment that the authorities cannot distinguish between a "masterpiece like Lolita and certain books that are written only to scandalize."
Dates
- November 19, 1956
- December 31, 1956
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