Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Doussia Ergaz, November 14, 1958 to December 2, 1958 ., November 14, 1958, December 2, 1958
Item — Box: 5, Folder: 13
Scope and Contents
7 TLS, in French and English, discussing various contractual and translation matters re Lolita, including VN's belief that Kahane will never finish his translation of Lolita. (it has been 2 years), foreign contracts with Mondadori, Rowolht, Cappelen etc. VN refuses to consider some omissions proposed by Mondadori, as there are no obscene passages in Lolita. Notes various minor disputes with Girodias. Véra notes in a number of letters the couple's extreme business.
Dates
- November 14, 1958
- December 2, 1958
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