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Correspondence from Véra Nabokov to Doussia Ergaz and Marie Schébéko, February 14, 1962 to March 2, 1962 ., February 14, 1962, March 2, 1962

 Item — Box: 5, Folder: 27

Scope and Contents

7 TLS, in French and Russian, concerning the needed re-translation of The Defense into French, distribution of Lolita (film) in Europe, the French publication of Pale Fire, Harris-Kubrick's refusal to consider the release of a "Lolita song", and one of Véra's backhanded criticisms: "I abstain from all criticism [of a novel Le sang du ciel] since you [Ergaz] tell me that you love this book" (2.14.62). Long autograph postscript to 2.14.62.

Dates

  • February 14, 1962
  • March 2, 1962

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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