André Gide, Prix Nobel - Lettre autographe signée à Francis Jourdain - URSS, Front Populaire - Serge - 1936
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Autographed letter by André Gide to Francis Jourdain, dated 10 June 1936, written in black ink on vellum, 13.5 × 21 cm, one page, from France, in French, concerning the USSR and the Front Populaire, with an old burn mark.
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Signed handwritten letter by André Gide, addressed to Francis Jourdain, dated June 10, 1936.
Written in black ink on a sheet of vellum paper.
This letter is written in a context of major political importance: on June 10, 1936, France is in the midst of the Popular Front, and André Gide is about to depart for his famous trip to the USSR (leaving on June 16).
Francis Jourdain, the recipient of the letter, was then a central figure in leftist intellectual movements and secretary of the Association of Writers and Revolutionary Artists (AEAR). The mention of a 'very important communication' and a letter from 'Serge' echoes Gide's concerns at that specific date, as he was increasing contacts before his confrontation with Soviet reality.
My dear Francis Jourdain
Thank you for your very important communication, which allows me to respond better to Serge's new letter.
My heartfelt sympathies with you.
Rappel dimensions: 13.5 x 21 cm
Condition: Presence of a trace of old burn at the lower margin, located away from the text and signature, not affecting the integrity of the piece. See photos for more details.
Number of pages: 1 page
André Gide was a French writer, born on November 22, 1869, in Paris 6th arrondissement, and died on February 19, 1951, in Paris 7th arrondissement. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947. Wikipedia
Francis Jourdain, born in Paris on November 2, 1876, and died in the same city on December 31, 1958, was a French painter, designer, and draftsman. He established himself as one of the pioneers of the Modern Movement by initiating the functionalism doctrine in the early 1900s. Wikipedia
Victor Serge, whose real name is Viktor Lvovitch Kibaltchitch, was a libertarian revolutionary then Marxist, and a French-speaking writer, born in Belgium to Russian political émigré parents. He is the father of two children, including the future painter Vladimir Kibaltchitch. Wikipedia.
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Translated by Google TranslateSigned handwritten letter by André Gide, addressed to Francis Jourdain, dated June 10, 1936.
Written in black ink on a sheet of vellum paper.
This letter is written in a context of major political importance: on June 10, 1936, France is in the midst of the Popular Front, and André Gide is about to depart for his famous trip to the USSR (leaving on June 16).
Francis Jourdain, the recipient of the letter, was then a central figure in leftist intellectual movements and secretary of the Association of Writers and Revolutionary Artists (AEAR). The mention of a 'very important communication' and a letter from 'Serge' echoes Gide's concerns at that specific date, as he was increasing contacts before his confrontation with Soviet reality.
My dear Francis Jourdain
Thank you for your very important communication, which allows me to respond better to Serge's new letter.
My heartfelt sympathies with you.
Rappel dimensions: 13.5 x 21 cm
Condition: Presence of a trace of old burn at the lower margin, located away from the text and signature, not affecting the integrity of the piece. See photos for more details.
Number of pages: 1 page
André Gide was a French writer, born on November 22, 1869, in Paris 6th arrondissement, and died on February 19, 1951, in Paris 7th arrondissement. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1947. Wikipedia
Francis Jourdain, born in Paris on November 2, 1876, and died in the same city on December 31, 1958, was a French painter, designer, and draftsman. He established himself as one of the pioneers of the Modern Movement by initiating the functionalism doctrine in the early 1900s. Wikipedia
Victor Serge, whose real name is Viktor Lvovitch Kibaltchitch, was a libertarian revolutionary then Marxist, and a French-speaking writer, born in Belgium to Russian political émigré parents. He is the father of two children, including the future painter Vladimir Kibaltchitch. Wikipedia.
Careful shipping in a rigid, waterproof packaging.
Seller's Story
L'Art Délivré offers autograph letters, manuscripts, and carefully selected ancient books. Expertise, authenticity, and seriousness at the service of demanding collectors.
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Era
1900-2000
Subject
Popular Front, Communism, Victor Serge, Nobel Prize, Literature
Number of Books
1
Height
21 cm
Author/ Illustrator
André Gide, Prix Nobel
Width
13.5 cm
Title
Lettre autographe signée à Francis Jourdain - URSS, Front Populaire - Serge
Condition
Very good
Year
1936
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Country of Origin
France
Autographed by a famous person
Yes
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