Sion-sur-l'Océan

Autograph postcard signed by Julien Gracq of 20 lines addressed to his friend and biographer Ariel Denis, written in black felt-tip pen, on the verso of a photograph representing the castle of la Flocellière in Vendée, not far from his apartment in Sion-sur-l'Océan.
Julien Gracq congratulates Ariel Denis on the accuracy of his latest article: "... I find your review excellent and particularly understanding..." although he offers a slight and humorous caveat: "... my only objection being the fashionable adjective pregnant (word underlined) which seems to me to be absolutely proscribed as soon as it no longer concerns pregnant...

Autograph signed postcard from Julien Gracq with 16 lines addressed to his friend and monographer Ariel Denis, written in black felt-tip pen, on the reverse of a photograph showing the beach of Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez in Vendée, not far from his apartment in Sion-sur-l'Océan.
Julien Gracq thanks Ariel Denis for the news he sent him from Constantinople : "... je suis heureux que votre voyage se soit terminé sans hostilités..." ["... I am happy that your journey ended without hostilities..."] while lamenting the August crowds disturbing his peaceful retreat in Vendée: "... Je suis à Sion...et hélas !, il y a beaucoup de...

Autograph postcard signed by Julien Gracq, (19 lines in black ink), addressed to his friend and monographer Ariel Denis, written from his Vendée retreat, on the verso of a photographic reproduction showing the Sion-sur-Océan coast from aerial view.
Julien Gracq discusses his reading of Joyce and compares the Irish landscapes and climate to those of Vendée : "Ici, aucune trace des brumes d'Irlande, il fait inaltérablement beau, sans même un orage..." (Here, no trace of Irish mists, the weather is unalterably beautiful, without even a storm...) and inquires about his friend's professional future : "Comment s'arrangent vos perspectives...