Austrian writer and journalist (1836–1895) from whose name the word masochism is derived. Collection of four letters in German by Sacher-Masoch, comprised of two ALSs and two TLSs, all three pages on adjoining sheets for a total of 12 pages, dated between 1885 and 1894. One letter, on illustrated ‘Venus in Furs’ personal letterhead, in part (translated): “Dear friend! The same time as your lovely lines, I receive the picture of my children, which I will send to you immediately….I have to limit myself to thank you, because I am very busy with the journal, due to the harassments.” He goes on to discuss being separated from his children and their growing up, and on working for popular education: “We established a People's Theatre here and gave a series of theatre performances and concerts. My wife, too, twice participated as a pianist and once as an actress. We also set up two public libraries, one in Lindheim and another in Wolf. Each of these places serves 15 surrounding towns. We recently announced six scholarships for the crafts school, agricultural school, and housekeeping school. 'Die Einsamen' ['The Lonesome'] is a little idyll, not party to the legacy of Cain. I thought you owned the little book, as I had your name put on the list for receiving reviewers' copies when it came out. If you write to Bensheimer directly he will probably send it to you; I've been at loggerheads with him for ages.” Small edge separations to mailing folds and scattered creases, otherwise overall fine condition. Accompanied by one original mailing envelope. A desirable grouping with intriguing content—Sacher-Masoch is best known for his novella Venus in Furs, which he intended to be part of an epic series to be called Legacy of Cain. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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