George Sand Refuses to Meet A Lover while she is working on her Latest book….

Sand, George

ALS : Autograph Letter Signed

Sand, George. Pseudonym of Amandine Aurore Dupin, Baronne Dudevant , was a prolific writer and early feminist. Handwritten Autograph Letter Signed, December 29, 1858, while she was working on her book Elle et Lui. In French. 1 page on a larger folded sheet measuring approximately 8"x5” inches.

Sand was an internationally famous novelist and essayist whose work promoted the strength of women. She was also known for her many love affairs including with the composer Chopin. In this Autograph Letter Signed in 1858, while working on her famous book “She and He,” Sand writes in French in part: "..I don't have time to see you tonight, and I await the letter of Montigny, who will tell me when he will come. But I want to assure you about your manuscript, which I have reread and of which I am very happy." Signed "G. Sand" . She adds a seven line post script, "inquiring news about the little Tittine" , then she adds "the little peri-Gois is saved. I kiss Eugenie and all of your family. Happy New Year to all.." Reputed as an intelligent writer and an apt editor, Sand was highly involved in the literary community, and this letter is a fine example of her collaboration in exchanging manuscripts with her contemporaries. Elle et Lui would become Sand's vehicle for recounting her tumultuous affair with Alfred de Musset. Letter is on her Personal embossed stationary. Original fold lines, but otherwise in very good condition with dark and legible text and signature “G Sand.”.

Item #15620

Price: $1,200.00