Description
Autograph letter signed, one page, 5,25 x 8 inch, (about 1869), in French, to Théodore Duret (1838-1927, editor of the newspaper `La Tribune`) - concerning an article by Zola for the next day, written and signed in dark ink "Emile Zola", attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a photograph, shows Emile Zola in a chest-up portrait (altogether 11,75 x 8,25 inch), with a paper clip impression to the upper left corner and very mild signs of age wear - in fine to very fine condition.
In parts:
"Mon cher Durant,
Je suis arrivé hier de la campagne, très fatigué et très dépaysé! Je fais mon article en ce moment, vous l`aurez demain matin par le premier courrier.
Il arrivera encore à temps pour être composé, car je crois savoir qu`on a jamais donné ma copie aux compositeurs que le vendredi matin. Un jour suffit, à la rigeur. [...]"
Translated:
"My dear Durant,
I arrived yesterday from the countryside, very tired and quite disoriented! I'm working on my article right now; you'll receive it tomorrow morning in the first mail.
It will still arrive in time to be typeset, because I believe my copy has never been given to typesetters before Friday morning. One day is enough, if need be. [...]"
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1840-1902) French novelist, journalist, playwright, the best-known practitioner of the literary school of naturalism, and an important contributor to the development of theatrical naturalism.
Year of Birth: 1840
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