Eugène Sue Autographed Letter Signed to Léonce de Lamothe 1857

  
Signed autograph letter from Eugène Sue to Léonce de Lamothe: Authorization for reproduction of a written work - 1857 or 1851? "It is with the greatest pleasure, sir, that I hasten to grant you this authorization, joining it with the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. Coming from a family of doctors, he began his career as a naval surgeon before turning to writing. Sue is known for his captivating narratives and social commitment, criticizing the injustices of his time. His novels had a major impact on 19th-century popular literature, influencing the serialized novel genre and social reforms. This letter was written from the Château des Bordes, in Beaugency, Loiret, where Eugène Sue often resided. At that time, Sue enjoyed great popularity, and his works were frequently requested for reproduction or citation. "A letter from Eugène Sue to Léonce de Lamotte.

It is in return for a rather long absence, sir, that I receive the letter you honor me by writing to request permission to reproduce a part of the introduction to the memoirs of [Sorenlis]. It is with the greatest pleasure, sir, that I hasten to grant you this authorization, joining it with the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. Format: 1 page, small octavo.

Provenance: Claude Pichois and descendants.