Prolific French journalist, novelist, and activist (1840–1902) best known as one of the leading figures of naturalism and for his inflammatory 1898 open letter, ‘J’Accuse!,’ which exposed the anti-Semitism of the French press and government in the infamous Dreyfus Affair. ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8, January 25, 1892. Letter to an unidentified colleague. In full (translated): “I’m glad to authorize you to translate into German, to publish, and to have produced my two plays: les Heritiers Rabourdin and le Bouton de rose. And I have confidence in your loyalty to pay me the sums due me as royalties.” Central horizontal and vertical folds and some scattered light soiling, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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