Jules DE GONCOURT signed autograph letter envelope Luxembourg 1869

  
Jules DE GONCOURT - signed autograph letter - envelope - Luxembourg - 1869. Jules DE GONCOURT - signed autograph letter - envelope - Luxembourg - 1869. Jules de Goncourt is a French writer born on December 17, 1830, in Paris and died on June 20, 1870, in Auteuil.

Along with his brother Edmond, he forms the literary duo known as the Goncourt brothers. They are famous for their naturalist novels and their diary, which offers an insight into the literary and artistic life of the 19th century. They also founded the Goncourt Prize, one of the most prestigious literary awards in France. The letter, dated 1869, is addressed to the curator of the Musée du Luxembourg. It consists of a single sheet in-8 on vergé paper, accompanied by the top of the envelope stamped with a "Empire lauré" stamp of 40 centimes, cut and mounted.

This letter, dated 1869, was written a year before the death of Jules de Goncourt, which occurred on June 20, 1870, at 53 Boulevard de Montmorency in Auteuil. He died from the effects of progressive general paralysis, a probable consequence of syphilis contracted in 1850. His death marked the end of the literary collaboration between the Goncourt brothers, who had together shaped the naturalist movement.

He is now buried in Montmartre Cemetery, where his brother Edmond would join him in 1896. "My dear friend, Here is a letter I received from F. I am sending it to you so you can see what he is asking. Perhaps, if it were possible, it would be good - you understand me - to grant him this extension, and to spare oneself, at this moment, the hostility of an art journal director.

A little note on this, please, and in case of impossibility, an excuse that I can use with him. Please return me the aforementioned letter. Jules de Goncourt, Goncourt, letter, French writer, 19th century, naturalism, Paris, Auteuil, Goncourt brothers, manuscript.

Jules de Goncourt, Goncourt, letter, French writer, 19th century, naturalism, Paris, Auteuil, Goncourt brothers, manuscript.