Bohemian-Austrian poet and novelist (1875-1926) who takes a place among the most highly regarded figures in early modern literature. ALS in German, one page both sides, 5.5 x 7, 77 Rue de Varenne letterhead, November 15, 1909. Letter to a publisher, likely Anton Kippenberg, written from the Hotel Biron in Paris. In part (translated): "I send you the leaves enclosed. If you want to publish them please it will be under the condition that you make no cuts or abbreviations. Otherwise I would ask you to return this contribution to me. I believe the manuscript is in a very legible writing but anyway I would like to be sent the proofs if we are not too short of time." In fine condition. Rilke lived at the Hotel Biron from 1905 to 1911, where he worked as the secretary Auguste Rodin; today, the hotel houses the Musee Auguste Rodin. At the time of writing, Rilke was working on his only novel, The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge, which was published in 1910. An important and desirable letter.
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