French writer (1866–1944) who won the 1915 Nobel Prize for Literature. ALS in French, ten pages on three sets of adjoining sheets, 5.5 x 8.5, January 22, 1930. Letter to his friend Pierre Abraham, returning and critiquing a work. In part (translated): “You’ve attacked the most exciting problem for anyone who enjoys the miracle of the eyes in explaining the face of life…It is a practical elemental analysis of this complex…harmony…however allow me to submit some criticism and expose the scientific rigor that the analysis seemed to lack, especially in the choice of examples…Take, for example, Gluck, which I think is one of your most vivid misinterpretations. How did you settle for this detestable print from [Joseph] Duplessis, when there was a very beautiful one by [Simon Charles] Miger.” He goes on to tell Abraham to surround himself with good examples. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a full transcription of the French. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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