George Sand letter to Juliette Lamber, 1867 August 18

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Summary

Creator:
Sand, George (1804-1876) and Baskin, Lisa Unger
Abstract:
Collection contains a letter from George Sand to Juliette Lamber, written 18 August 1867 at Sand's Nohant estate. The letter discusses possible plans to meet. Also, Sand acknowledges that she has been depressed by the death of her dear friend François Rollinat, and hopes their meeting can help her find courage to live. In a postscript, she adds that she has read Lamber's THE MANDARIN, and that Lamber has the elements of a serious talent. Includes an enclosure for the letter, as well as an English transcription.
Extent:
0.1 Linear Feet (3 items)
Language:
Materials in French.
Collection ID:
RL.11146

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains a letter from George Sand to Juliette Lamber, written 18 August 1867 at Sand's Nohant estate. The letter discusses possible plans to meet. Also, Sand acknowledges that she has been depressed by the death of her dear friend François Rollinat, and hopes their meeting can help her find courage to live. In a postscript, she adds that she has read Lamber's THE MANDARIN, and that Lamber has the elements of a serious talent. Includes an enclosure for the letter, as well as an English transcription.

Biographical / historical:

Amantine-Lucile-Aurore Dupin, best known by her pseudonym George Sand, was a French novelist and memoirist.

Acquisition information:
The George Sand letter to Juliette Lamber was received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a purchase in 2015.
Processing information:

Processed by Alice Poffinberger, February 2016

Accessions described in this collection guide:

2015-0050-LUBMSS424

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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[Identification of item], George Sand letter to Juliette Lamber, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.