Dora d'Istria Autographed Letter Signed Regarding Her Work Women in the East

  

Dora d'Istria - Autographed letter signed - Regarding her work Les Femmes en Orient. Autographed letter signed by Dora d'Istria, the literary pseudonym of Princess Hélène Koltzoff-Massalsky, dated November 2, 1859, written in Veytaux (High Switzerland), addressed to an editor. In it, she announces the publication of her work titled Les Femmes en Orient, recently published in Zurich. She elaborates on her ambition: to provide a general overview of Eastern society and, more specifically, the condition of women in the Balkan and Eastern countries. After addressing religion in La Vie monastique, she now tackles family structures, morals, and domestic realities.

“Today, by entering the domestic sphere, I would like to show in its true light the organization of the family and the condition of our sex in Eastern Europe.” She requests a review of her book in the Revue suisse, whose editor had already published an excerpt of her previous work. Signed letter: Dora d'Istria (with the handwritten note: Princess Koltzoff-Massalsky).

Two pages on a double leaf, laid paper with a crown watermark, in excellent condition. Condition: See photos and description for more details.

Number of pages: 2 pages. Dora d'Istria, the pen name of Duchess Helena Koltsova-Massalskaya, born Elena Ghica, was a Romanian romantic and feminist writer. Autographed letters, old papers, antique books, photographs, engravings, stamps... We appraise and/or buy your letters, letter collections, and antique books throughout France. Careful shipping in a rigid and waterproof package within three days.

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