Letter, Aurel, Paris, France, to marcel Batilliat, 1922 April 28
Scope and Contents
From the notes of Dr. Catherine Perry: Both Aurel (dates unknown) and Marcel Battilliat (1871-1941) were writers. In this letter, Aurel refers to her acceptance at first of a literary award but then says she cannot profit from something that could save a companion without resources. She then refers to Anna de Noailles who, though "already pampered by celebrity," accepted a literary prize on the backs of so many poor writers who could have received it. Aurel says her own books are "damned" because no one reads them and that she writes to support her companions of letters. She wants to continue to give everything without asking for anything. She hopes that Batilliat can help her work be read. Her consolation is to transmit her ideas to the "obtuse and stupid bull: the crowd."
Dates
- Creation: 1922 April 28
Language of Materials
Collection material in French.
Conditions Governing Access
There are no access restrictions on this collection.
Physical Description
1 autograph letter signed; 4 pages on 1 folded sheet
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository