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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

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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