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Letter, Anna de Noailles, Paris, France, to Romain Rolland, circa 1933 May

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 39
Identifier: MSE/MD 2819-39

Scope and Contents

From the notes of Dr. Catherine Perry: In her letter, Noailles thanks Rolland for his letter to her. She refers twice to Rolland's work on Beethoven. And: "I thank you for the generous human emotion, so human, free from egoism, superior to my soul, that I receive from you. ... why, when, among all creatures words are there to explain ourselves and understand each other, is it suddenly such a touching marvel that two beings should hear one another? I do understand your letter, I listen to you, I believe you, and what trust I have in your sympathy!" Romain Rolland (1866-1944) was a French dramatist, novelist, essayist, art historian and mystic. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1915.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1933 May

Language of Materials

Collection material in French.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no access restrictions on this collection.

Physical Description

1 autograph letter signed; 8 pages on 2 folded sheets

Repository Details

Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository

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