Marcel PROUST
Du côté de chez Swann
Grasset, Paris 1913, 12x19cm, broché sous étui.
{English translation below] Edition includes all the features of the first issue (first dish on the date of 1913, Grasset fault catalog editor-in fine), one copy of the Press (punch to the initials of the editor leads the second course). Important and valuable autograph signed by the author Lucien Descaves "Monsieur Lucien Descaves / Tribute author / Marcel Proust..." Our copy is presented in shirt and covered with decorative paper and lined with calico ocher, all feature copies from the library Lucien Descaves case. Autographs consignments "From Swann" is a badge rarity. It shows a first approach to the "young" author to the prestigious Académie Goncourt which Lucien Descaves is a founding member. It is always mentioned, about Proust and Goncourt, stormy discussions of 1919, generally fails that under the leadership of Grasset (See letters to Mr. Bars and R. de Flers, T. XII letter 127 and 155), Proust manifesto in 1913, the longing to be submitted to the judgment of Ten and perform multiple steps in this direction: "My editor [me] did send my book (...) the jury Goncourt. It is not officially too late, it still receives the books, but I think the price is pretty much given. however remains that if, without having, that I could get someone in said the lawyer, that the discussion, it would make my book to some light and we would read it, which is what I want. (...) I am very concerned that nobody reads me, because this is so long, compact. Or perhaps (...) do you have friends in the Académie Goncourt. There are two from which it would be useless. Rosny senior, because Madame Tinayre I do not know but it seems that has a predilection for what I write, recommended the book (without reading the rest Rosny senior). And Léon Daudet that will probably not for me, but with which I am too connected to be able to recommend me without ridicule him. Finally Louis Robert (all spontaneously, because the letter I am writing is my first step) wrote to Paul Margueritte. But I think it will not much of anything. Perhaps you know others. There are, I believe, Geffroy, Rosny young Elemír Bourges, Descaves (but maybe not for this cost) Mirbeau (...). Besides all this may be in vain. I tell you, just in case "(Letter of November 8 - Date of colophon - Madame de Pierrebourg, XII, 140).. Madame de Pierrebourg not know anyone and approaches of Robert Louis face an obstacle, the affluence of Proust: "For the price, there is something funny that when I am (...) largely ruined (...) my fortune is an obstacle!" . (letter to Robert Louis XII, 164) Meanwhile, Léon Daudet - he actually asked - opposes his age: "As for the Goncourt (...) I will surely tell my friends about your book. But ... but the majority do not want to vote for an author with more than 35 years (underlined) (...). I am fortunately not of this opinion "(XII, 144) Resigned, Proust hope however always be reviewed by the Academy.." It seems impossible to me that I have the price (...). In any case if my book is discussed by the Goncourt jury, it will compensate a little distance where I lived for so many years of literary life and that at my age I'm more unknown than both beginners . Maybe seeing my book discussed by the jury, some people have the idea they read, and who knows if any of them will not lie about my friend thought that otherwise would never have known. " (XII, 170) But no member discusses Swann deliberations except Rosny Aisne which alone, according to Proust "gave voice" (XVIII, 221) When in 1919 "In the shadow girls in flowers "gets the same price despite the obstacles of fortune and the age of Proust, Lucien Descaves challenges this award, preferring" Les Croix de bois "of Dorgelès. In a letter to the Abbe Mugnier Proust mentions this animosity: "I regret that you have learned [Goncourt award] by Mr. Descaves because he has accompanied this very small new derogatory comments. He did indeed campaign against me and announced the result in these terms: M. Proust Price, M. Dorgelès originality of talent and youth. You can not have everything "he adds." Think not that I have any bitterness against Mr. Descaves. Those who do not like my books have the same opinion as me. "(XVIII, 333) Note that the" bear ", as if called himself Lucien Descaves had nevertheless taken great care of his copy of the founder of modern literature novel. In his study of Proust and the Goncourt, Fraysse Luke emphasizes that "The award of the Prix Goncourt Proust in 1919 for" In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower "is a major literary event in the history of the twentieth century. (...) Unmatched in the life of the Académie Goncourt Summit (...) [and] final and decisive turn in literary evolution [Proust] (...) [which] passes without transition from relative obscurity to worldwide fame . This is the Prix Goncourt who has seen a large number magnitude and importance of the work of Proust. "Three tiny marginal tears with tiny gaps at the bottom of the back and head of the first flat. Precious copy enriched a literary autograph an important member of the Jury Goncourt (References: "The award of the 1919 Prix Goncourt Proust" In Luke Fraysse "Prix Goncourt, 1903-2003: Critical Essays". Correspondence of Marcel Proust Tomes XII and XVIII) ______________ Version English: First edition, first printing, one of the review copies very fisrt issue with all requisit point as described by Brown. the wrappers bear the date 1913, the title page intrusive is dated 1914 and Has the printer's slug Between the E and the T in the imprint, the editor's catalog is at the end, and the text has all the right and wrong pagination As noted in Brown's blibliography Important and valuable entry to Lucien Descaves "Monsieur Lucien Descaves.. / Courtesy of the author. / Marcel Proust. "Our copy is presented in a portfolio and slip case covered of paper and lined of ocher glazed calico. Binding is characteristic of Lucien Descaves' collection. Inscriptions of Proust on" Swann's Way "are extremely rare. This special one is a testimony of the first approach from the "young" author to the famous Académie Goncourt All which the writer Lucien Descaves is a founding member. The difficulty deliberations of 1919 Regarding Proust and the Prix Goncourt for the Volume II of Swan's way are Often MENTIONED, goal not the fact That in 1913 Proust already shows (under Grasset's influence) a great desire to be Judged by the Ten (members of the Academy) and Performs Many steps in this direction of "My publisher Asked me to send my book to the Jury Goncourt. Officially it is not too late, They still receive books, goal, to my mind, the price is already Awarded. It remains That, odd if I cannot win it, Could someone defend it, chat it, Who Will highlight my book and so people might read it, that 'is all I wish. (...) I am afraid That nobody read me, Because it is so long and dense. Maybe (...) you-have friend in this Académie Goncourt. No need to ask to Rosny Elder (Mrs Tinayre already did it) and Léon Daudet Who Will not vote for me and I'm too close Whom to ask him something without shame. Louis Robert [...] wrote to Paul Margueritte. But I think it Will not work. Perhaps you know the others. There are, I guess, Geffroy, Rosny young Elemír Bourges, Descaves (but Will he come back for that?) Mirbeau (...). Indeed it is probably vain. I tell you by chance '(Letter dated November the 8th - printing time - to Mrs de Pierrebourg, XII, 140) Mrs de Pierrebourg Has No relationship and Louis Robert meets Some Difficulties Regarding Proust's wealth.. "For the price, there something is funny as I am Presently That ruined my wealth is an obstacle "(letter to Robert Louis XII, 164) is his hand Léon Daudet (Proust contacted him, whatever he Said) speaks about His Age."! Concerning the Goncourt (...) I will talk about your book Certainly to my friends. Purpose ... but MOST of Them Will not vote for an author All who is 35 years older That (...). Hopefully, I do not agree "(XII, 144) Hopeless, Proust still hopes Being Judged by the Academicians:." It Seems to me That I can not win the price (...). Whatever if my book is Discussed by the Goncourt jury, It Will compensate_for_errors the Distance Between me and the literary society since so Many Years and That Explains'm less known than Many beginners. Maybe, by seeing my book Discussed by this jury, Will Have someone read to me the idea, and who knows, Among Them one will like my thoughts. "(XII, 170). Goal member Will speak for Swann at the deliberation. Only Rosny Elder, According To Proust: "Gave me a vote" (XVIII, 221) In 1919, "In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower" won the Price Lucien Descaves Did Not Agree With it, Preferring Dorgelès' s ".. The wooden cross. "In a letter to Father Mugnier, Proust talks about Descaves's animosity:" I regret That You eared about my Price by Mister Descaves Because He Said Certainly disparaging things. Actually he campaigned against me and the result Announced, According To His terms: "Mister Proust won the price, Mister Dorgelès HAS originality, talent and youth You cannot-have everything.". Proust adds: "Do not think That I have any bitterness against Mister Descaves Those Who Do not like my books-have the same opinion as me.". (XVIII, 333) It is significant to notice That "the bear", as Lucien Descaves Nicknamed himself, HAD taken best care of His copy of "Swan's Way" All which has-beens juged by many to be the major novel of the 20th century . In His study about Proust and the Goncourt, Luke emphasizes Fraysse That the award of the Prix Goncourt in 1919 for Proust to "In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower" is a great literary event in the history of the XXth century, a huge success for the Académie Goncourt and has significant and final shift in Proust's literary Evolution. Thanks to the Prix Goncourt, Many People Understand the magnitude and importance of Proust work. Three tiny marginal teers with tiny loss down the spine and on the top of the cover. An exceptional combination copy of the very rare first issue of Swan's Way, inscribed to a writer and very significant member of Académie Goncourt. (Bibliographical references: Luke Fraysse "The award of the Prix Goncourt in 1919 Proust" In "Prix Goncourt, 1903-2003: Critical Essays" Correspondence of Marcel Proust Tomes XII and XVIII)
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