Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Marie Schébéko and D. Develdère, June 2, 1969 to August 13, 1969 ., June 2, 1969, August 13, 1969
Item — Box: 6, Folder: 15
Scope and Contents
6 TLS, in French and English, concerning the Finnish translation of Lolita, the contracts for Czechoslovakia, and negotiations to publish Lolita. in Yugoslavia and Mexico/Spain. VN is "frankly annoyed" by the poor sales of his books in France, and complains of the hostility with which French translators treat his suggestions. He sets base conditions for contract with Gallimard for Ada, among which are a large advance, payment for his help with translation, and adequate budget for publicity. Includes autograph postcard, posted.
Dates
- June 2, 1969
- August 13, 1969
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:
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2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)
rareref@cornell.edu