Correspondence from Clairouin, March 13, 1957 to April 30, 1957 ., March 13, 1957, April 30, 1957
Scope and Contents
10 TL, to VN (5) and VéN (5), in French. Mostly regarding the publication of all of VN's works in French if not with Table Rond, which is in difficulties, then with Gallimard (VN is somewhat exasperated that his books are not appearing at a time when everybody is talking about him). Encourages VN to take up Girodias' offer and launch legal proceedings on behalf of Lolita. (cites Graham Greene's support of such a plan). Also discusses Girodias' position(s) with regard to the publication of Lolita in the US (G. apparently does not believe that Doubleday will ever get up the courage to publish Lolita.). Discusses possible translators for Lolita. and foreign contracts with Rowohlt and Mondadori. Asks whether, as has been rumored, VN has decided to allow Doubleday (rather than Clairouin) to represent future works. Autograph postscript to 4.16.57.
Dates
- March 13, 1957
- April 30, 1957
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
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