Autographed letter signed ANDRÉ MALRAUX to a collaborator November 6, 1946

  

Malraux » to an unidentified correspondent. 21 × 13.5 cm.

Light original central fold, very well-preserved document otherwise. A beautiful letter of thanks addressed to a close collaborator of the magazine Carrefour, where Malraux humorously and warmly praises the quality of a speech delivered in his name. “Dear Sir, Filling in the blanks of my speech, delivered by proxy, is a skill: well done. But what is not just a skill, you filled in with a lot of friendship.

I thank you and Carrefour, and I ask you to believe in my very warm regards.” In this letter dated November 6, 1946, Malraux thanks his interlocutor for stepping in for him during a public speech, likely a conference or ceremony related to the magazine Carrefour.

He commends the quality of the performance.” Saluting both the oratorical mastery and the friendly warmth of his representative. The tone is both cordial, elegant, and witty as Malraux returns to the forefront of the French political and intellectual scene. Mentioning Carrefour places the letter in the immediate context of the post-Liberation period, when the writer actively participated in the renewal of ideas and the dialogue between literature and engagement.

A piece of great literary and relational interest, showcasing Malraux’s intellectual network and his influence within the post-war progressive press. Discover our new arrivals and selections exclusively: I subscribe to the newsletter. Follow us on Instagram: Librairie Julien Eppe.